Mathematics

Fenwick teaches mathematical structure, concepts, theory, and skills to allow our students to develop the expertise necessary to use mathematics in our technological world and to meet the requirements of higher education. Our program stresses problem-solving, communicating, reasoning, and making connections in cooperative classrooms. Mathematical study skills are emphasized with the daily use of notebooks and a multi-representational approach to solving problems, including calculator-based and computer-based activities.

Our discussions include questions such as:

• How is mathematics used to quantify and compare situations, events, and phenomena?
• How can mathematics be used to provide models that help us interpret data and make predictions?
• What do effective problem solvers do when faced with new challenges?

The Mathematics Department requires four credits for graduation, providing solid grounding in algebra and geometry before moving students onto precalculus and/or calculus. See our Course Selection Guide for more detail.