Proviso East High School - Provi Yearbook (Maywood, IL)

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Checking results is serious business. Here's a problem you can see through. ailzemaficiand JMBGJMPB The mathematics department, directed by Miss Martha Hildebrandt, is prepared to train its students in diversified basic principles, since no one knows what mathematical knowledge and understanding will be required in the future of any Proviso grad- uate as he makes his Way and his living in this changing World. The pupil is best prepared who de- velops to the limit of his own ability a feeling for, an understanding of, and a competence to use the fun- damental iorms and precedures of what we call mathematics. In one course, among other things, pupils study the meaning of number, the importance of the posi- tion of the integer in a number, and the significance and elusiveness of zero. These pupils work with Roman numerals, several varieties of the abacus, and other implements which illustrate these basic ideas. A general mathematics class, for a time studies the measurement of line, area, volume, time, and money. The pupils Work with the yard stick or mi- crometer, depending upon the unit of measurement best suited to their needs. Those of another class study a unit on navigation as it uses such geometric relations, trigonometric functions, scale drawings, and tables with which they are familiar.

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5 ss Q l 2 arie iecea of Work First-year students learn lettering, design, sketch- ing, soap carving, modeling, and craft work. Those enrolled in the second-year classes execute more advanced problems in these units, and learn more about the various forms of art. They gain skill in handling and using media and materials, and de- velop greater freedom in art expressions. Many commercial art students, soon made aware of the dependence of modern industry upon cre- ative art, look forward to careers in this line. They develop appreciation, skills, and originality in tech- niques practiced in this profession. Types of class activities include lettering, pen and ink and wash drawing, poster designing, and making advertising lay-outs. The students in stage craft learn much of many forms of art and their importance in the theatre. For some of the school programs and plays, the students do research and create appropriate designs and settings. After having had their awareness sharpened through study of costumes, lighting, and stage design, the students find greater pleasure and appreciation in witnessing dramatic' productions. The judgments and skills learned in this and the other art courses are equally applicable to creating cr home. Q ,,.,,ss is it It's not an easy job to make these diaramas. K Three dimensional picture to youl. Gifts fi Ia Proviso artists.

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ine, rea, o ume, oney The pupil who has elected algebra learns that an equation is a short way of saying a long sentence very accurately, but he also finds that carelessness in forming the original equation, or in its manipu- lation, may lead him to astounding and unheard of conclusions. The student in geometry observes that under given conditions, certain conclusions seem evident. He forms a general statement which he must prove true or false. His problem is a common one which all of us encounter daily in some form, namely, with what he has, how can he by legitimate means get what he Wants. Careful observation of geometric relationships in two, three, or more di- mensions, depending upon his mathematical matur- ity, the ability to reason logically, and be alert to opportunity, suggest several Ways of arriving at a solution. Seniors working with trigonometric functions and slide rule, as Well as the freshmen Working With the simplest fundamentals, all have an opportunity to achieve confidence in their own understanding and thinking. Only time can tell what applications of these var- ious skills each individual will find necessary or advantageous in his chosen vocation. .ff . , ff we :IQ- f' X' ff'ft-Qztxkizfl f F' N 5 Q '1 131315151 F un with figures. Now you see it: now you don't!