University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Math Computer Project in Second Year The Computer Study Program, in its second year of operation, highlighted the Mathematics area. Students in nearly all classes were taught how to use the teletype communication system which was located in Mr. Dale LaFrenz taught three math courses. Math 3A1, 3A2 and 3 A3. the Math office. This device was connected to a computer in the Pillsbury building in downtown Minneapolis. In introducing the various computer courses, the principal aim was the identification of areas in which computers could be utilized in high school mathematics courses. The information collected was compiled into a supplementary textbook for similar courses to be conducted in other high schools. Another highlight of this year’s curriculum was the accelerated math course which included about nine students. The subject matter, which changes from year to year, was centered around calculus. The mathematics staff welcomed two new members this year. Mr. Harry Patterson, originally from Columbus, Ohio, worked toward a Masters degree. Also doing graduate work was Mr. Gary Asp who came from Hopkins junior high school. He was a former student teacher at U High. Mr. Thomas Kieren returned this year and continued working on his Ph.D. Mr. Dale LaFrenz, Miss Pamela Woyke and Mr. John Walther, returning teachers, continued working on their Masters degrees. Dr. David Johnson, math area head, pointed out that though most of the staff members were not working on Ph.D. degrees this year, the majority planned on staying on until they achieved this goal. 12

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Carrels Aid in Study of Science Freahmen Kurt Sizer and Laurits Muller discim the breeding of guinea pigs Dr. Clarence Boeck taught one section of Science I and Advanced Physics. Under the direction of Dr. Clarence Boeck and Dr. Eugene Gennaro, a self instruction demonstration center was initiated into this year’s Science area. The purpose of the center was to provide teachers, student-teachers and advanced science students with a way to familiarize themselves with various techniques and skills used in physical and biological sciences. The center in room 365 was divided into 19 booths or carrels which consisted of materials from the areas of biology, astronomy, geology, meteorology, chemistry and physics. Each carrel was equipped with at least one instrument and instructions on its usage. Teachers and student teachers, while performing experiments, were also learning how to operate the instruments. This year’s science curriculum again included a course in Advanced Science. The course was offered to those students who had completed courses in biology, chemistry and physics. The class was divided into three parts with Mr. Carleton Meyer teaching chemistry fall quarter, Dr. Boeck teaching physics winter quarter and Dr. Gennaro teaching biology spring quarter. New to the area this year were Mr. Walter Er-skine and Mr. Larry Yore, both working for their M. A.’s in science education. Mr. Erskine taught seventh grade science and Mr. Yore instructed the eighth grade science and two physics courses. II Mr. Walter Erskine instructed two sections of Science I.

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Miss Pamela Woyke taught three sections of geometry. Mr. John Walther taught an accelerated math course aa well as Math I. Math 1,11 and 3B were taught by Mr. Gary Asp. Mr. Harry Patterson taught Math II and Math VI. 13