Tivy High School - Antler Yearbook (Kerrville, TX)

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Advanced Classes Available To Enfhusiasff Two Credifs Satisfy Minimum Requirements Although not a favorite subject of some students, mathematics is a neces- sity in one's high school education. Only two years of basic math were required. Trigonometry, elementary analysis, and algebra ll were offered as well as related math, geometry, algebra I and consumer math. Related math and consumer math were aimed at helping students handle the math of day to day living. For those students interested in math as a career, the advanced math courses delved into ways of applying many mathematical formulas. These courses also stimu- lated students to think logically, many of the patterns applied in these classes aid in strengthening his reasoning powers. lvlathematics is much more than merely adding and subtracting. Nlath demands careful thought with a logical growth of ideas resulting in an appropriate solution. Daily work sheets urge students to practice mathematic operations and also aid teachers. Though individual work is encouraged in mathematics, lecture is a main form of instruction 28 Mathematics

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Metric System, Atom Sfudiedf Light, Sound Radiation Researched Courses classified as natural science deal immediately with all natu- ral objects. Physical science, chem- istry, Biology I and ll, and physics were a part of the science program at Tivy, Two science credits are required to graduate, and physical science must be taken as one of those credits. In physical science classes, students learned the metric system of measure and did research on the structure of the atom. Biology I was concerned with the study of all living things while giving a background to interested stu- dents who will continue their studies in Biology ll. This second year of biology went deeper into the subject and enabled students to gain know- ledge by taking field trips. Chemistry is the study ofthe changes in composi- tion and property of all matter. Physics is the science of motion and matter. The course included research on heat, electricity, light sound, and radiation. Physics classes make use of the light pro- jector in taking notes. Pop McKnight instructs students in his physical science class. ri? Natural Science 27

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i . I A fts i T tie: Returning and going over test papers is not always a pleasant experience for teacher or pupil, as Budde Rule, Algebra I and ll instructor discovered. Nlrs. Colleen Guess's pop quizes motivate students to keep up with their geometry, Attendance is one of the keys for the successful Algebra student. Mathematics 29