R Nelson Snider High School - Safari Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Mathematics Is Basis for a Mathematics represents a field of wide interest to many students. The department offers five courses on increas- ingly difficult levels. Algebra, the first course, helps the student to under- stand the basic structure of algebra. It involves such items as sets, variables, equations, inequalities, and real num- bers. The second course is Geometry which introduces the subject matter of geometry and the study of the nature of the proof. Geometry is required for more advanced courses. Next is advanced algebra. This class mainly in- cludes a study of the structure of the real and complex numbers. Trigonometry and analytic geometry combine various courses. The first semester is spent on solid geometry and trigonometry, while the second is on analytic geometry and a basic review. Advanced mathematics is mainly to strengthen the background of a pupil and prepare him for college work. THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT, explains Mr. Schwab as he shows his Advanced Algebra class how to work a problem. Advanced Algebra is a complicated course that involves many hard tests. IS THIS RIGHT? question many students in the Advanced Algebra class as they try to work the problems given for homework. 26

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OFF TO WASHINGTON! This year, the Seniors and Juniors traveled to Washington with the Soeial Studies teachers. Here, they are in front of the Capitol Building. Highlight of Year Is Washington Trip The major aim of the World History classes, recommended lor the 10th grade, is to produce well-informed and responsible students. Sociology is a one-semester elective available to the seniors. It deals with man in relationship to others and his human nature. Seniors are required to take one semester of government. The course- deals with American government on local, state, and federal levels. Economics is a one-semester course for the 12th grade, dealing with the theories and practices that man uses to provide for himself. Required for graduation. United States History is usually taken during the llth grade. Its purpose is to help the student belter understand the society he lives in. Values and Issues of Contemporary Society is designed to look at the basic values and the problem areas of our society. GET THIS, says Mr. Clinkenbeard to his third period World History class. This class studies both ancient and modern history. They are also usually ex- pected to write a term paper.

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a Sound Future Career THIS IS COMPLICATED. think the members of this Advanced Algebra class as they take a test. A SLIDE RULER CAN BE TRICKY. thinks Whitney Johnson to himself as he works with one lor his Trigonometry class. S