Teaching
I am teaching five courses this year at Dwight Global Online School. If you have any specific questions about course topics, feel free to message me and I will respond as soon as possible.
Foundations of MS Mathematics
School Year: 2023-2024
To prepare students for Pre-Algebra, this year-long course will strengthen fundamental mathematical skills through problem solving and application. Students can expect to cover topics ranging from the number system, writing and solving equations, geometry, ratios and proportions, to statistics and probability. An emphasis will be placed on computational skills and conceptual understanding of fractional components.
Pre-Algebra
School Year: 2023-2024
This year-long introductory course to Algebra will introduce students to abstract mathematics concepts and thinking, and enable them to begin developing an understanding of pro-numeration concepts. By applying mathematical expressions, equations, and graphs to a variety of real-life examples, students will begin to see how algebraic concepts show up in their daily lives. They can expect to learn graphing, order of operations, linear equations and inequalities, logic, rational and irrational numbers, radicals, proportions, application of percentages, and more, and they’ll be given ample and varied opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge.
Algebra
School Year: 2023-2024
Introducing students to the elementary rules of mathematics is the core of this year-long course, where students will build a foundation for future math challenges. Through explorations into solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, simplifying exponential and radical expressions, and exploring polynomials, students will discover the awe-inspiring theories behind math, and can expect to master concepts like quadratic and radical equations, using group work, unit exams, and investigations to demonstrate their knowledge.
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
Honors Algebra
School Year: 2023-2024
In this fast-paced year-long course, students will take a deeper look into the elementary rules of mathematics. Students will build a foundation for future math challenges requiring them to use their interpersonal skills working with classmates. Through explorations into solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, simplifying exponential and radical expressions, and exploring polynomials, students will discover the awe-inspiring theories behind math, and can expect to master concepts like quadratic and radical equations, using group work, unit exams, and investigations to demonstrate their knowledge. They will demonstrate their mastery of their newly learned skills through class discussions, group work, and individual learning assessments.
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra; Departmental permission required
Statistics
School Year: 2023-2024
From collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data to exploring set theory and probability, this year-long course will set the stage for understanding the essentials of statistics. Students will progress through the basics to using descriptive statistics to effectively summarize sets of data. They will move into more challenging concepts, such as making predictions based on various distribution models, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and mathematical modeling. Students will work on real-world tasks to make connections. Core coursework will be supplemented with an independent statistical study each student will design and implement.
Prerequisite: Two years of High School Math; Departmental permission required to enroll in the Honors section