North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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The curve of x 2 + 2x+l = y is a problem of the type that often confronts math students. At least one unit of math is required for graduation. Algebra or general math are usually the courses taken for this required credit. A variety of more advanced courses are offered for students who must increase their math- ematics credits or for those who wish to take the advanced work for their own personal mathematical ability. Some of the courses provided for this study are plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and ad- vanced and college algebra. General math gives a basic background in arith- metical fundamentals, algebra indoctrinates students with the principles of logical and orderly thinking through the solving of equations with unknown fac- tors. Geometry furthers this trend of logical thought bv the orderly solving of problems through inductive and deductive reasoning. Trigonometry combines the fundamentals of algebra and geometry in an attempt to further this reasoning power. Each of these courses provides the student with one part of the overall purpose of the department, which is to help students organize their thoughts and think things through systematically. Mathematics Students Explore Abstract Science 20

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Challenge Scientists Dave Wysa and Kenton Griffi: perform an experiment in th- advanced chemistrv class unde Mr. Lewis ' direction.

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Business Students Learn How To Handle Money Typical business students pa ticipate in class discussion c business law. Students in business classes have the opportunity to learn business organization and office procedure. Among the classes in the business department are business, bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, filing, and clerical practice. Redskins wishing to go directly into office work after graduation may enroll in these courses to get the basic skills necessary for such work. Some, how- ever, may wish to go on to further education in busi- ness. Many students on the academic course wish to take typing or shorthand to improve their study habits for their own personal benefit. The business depart- ment provides Redskins with vocational training and a chance to further their own personal knowledge. 21