Warren Central High School - Wigwam Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Probe into the Mysteries of Mathematics Roseann Hotz and Mr. Benz use a gigantic slide rule to demonstrate the principals of multiplication and division. 21

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Inquisitive Minds The curriculum of the mathematics depart- ment meets the needs of all students, ranging from those interested in fulfilling the basic re- quirements to those electing a five year pro- gram. The courses available under this depart- ment are algebra, geometry, trigonometry, col- lege algebra, and senior mathematics. The two courses generally taken for a basic math background are algebra and geometry. These subjects instill not only a general scope of the math area, but also establish a habit of quantitative and logical thought. Students want- ing more than just a math foundation may elect courses which elaborate and delve deeper into the area. Such courses are plane geometry, which expands upon the first year ' s study, and trigonometry, which is quite advanced. Other similar courses are college algebra and senior math. These further develop a formulative type of thought. Janet Hillier, assisted by Mike Dorsey, explains to an advanced algebra class the proof of an algebraic equa- tion. Mr. Tansey describes the geometric relationships of a dodecahedron using a model constructed by one of his students. 20

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Today ' s Scientific Minded Students Search A major fall project in most biology classes is that of jars, these students search for a variety of insects that bug collecting. Equipped with butterfly nets and special they will need to complete their collection requirements. A new world is opened to students who dis- cover the wonders of the science area. The numerous areas which stimulate Warren stu- dents are biology, physics, chemistry, physical science, botany, zoology, and physiology. As classes get underway, interest and enthusiasm increases; thus students not only learn the fun- damental concepts, but gain an awareness and appreciation in the field of science. Biology, a required course for high school graduation, equips each student with a general knowledge of life processes. Students in bi- ology, as in all science classes, develop an un- derstanding and appreciation of the world around them. Both botany and zoology are intensified stud- ies of areas in biology — botany being plant bi- ology and zoology animal biology. Physi- ology is also biology, concerned mainly with human anatomy. Instructors of these courses enrich students through encouraging research and class participation. Students are motivated in these laboratory courses through research, experimentation, and visual aids. 22