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The chief goals of mathematics instruction at Hunter College High School are the development of problem solving abilities and understanding. We believe that these are at the heart of mathematics, and that they transfer to other academic areas and beyond. Thus, we emphasize creative and alternative methods of viewing and solving problems as opposed to a more mechanical, formula-oriented style of learning; in classroom instruction, we stress the why of mathematics, as opposed to a memory intensive approach.

Classroom instruction and homework assignments are structured to include problem solving so that students experience the satisfaction and joy of doing mathematics and achieve a sense of mathematical self-reliance.


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The chief goals of mathematics instruction at Hunter College High School are the development of problem solving abilities and understanding. We believe that these are at the heart of mathematics, and that they transfer to other academic areas and beyond. Thus, we emphasize creative and alternative methods of viewing and solving problems as opposed to a more mechanical, formula-oriented style of learning; in classroom instruction, we stress the why of mathematics, as opposed to a memory intensive approach.

Classroom instruction and homework assignments are structured to include problem solving so that students experience the satisfaction and joy of doing mathematics and achieve a sense of mathematical self-reliance.

Posted on: Monday, November 27, 2006


Department Policies

Department Policy

Incoming 7th Grade
Placement test (given in May) plus Dept Evaluation. (Accelerated students to be re-evaluated after first marking period-end of the first quarter)

7th Graders seeking placement in 8E
Placement test (given in April) plus teacher evaluation.

8th and 9th Graders transfer from H to E
Students who receive an A+ in Mathematics will be considered by the Department for automatic transfer from H to E. Automatic transfer means that if a students chooses to transfer, he or she will not have to take a Proficiency Exam in September. Students who receive an A+ but are not selected by the Department for automatic transfer may take a Proficiency Exam in September.
Students who receive an A or higher in Mathematics qualify to take a Proficiency Exam in September.
A student who signs up to take a Proficiency Exam should obtain a copy of the syllabus for the appropriate course, and may borrow textbooks to study over the summer. We also suggest that the student borrow the class notes of a student who has taken that course.

Note: Minimum grade of B to stay in an E class

Acceleration (Skip a Grade)
A+ for the year and evaluation of results of Proficiency exam by the Department

Failures
To advance to the next grade: Pass Proficiency given in September (Reviewed by Dept) or pass an approved Summer School Program (Students taking Summer School at Hunter College High School must pass our Proficiency Exam given at the end of the program)

11th Graders to qualify for Calculus

From 11E to AB
Minimum grade of B- for year (no lower than a C per semester)
From 11H to AB
Minimum grade of B- for year (No lower than C+ per semester)
From 11H to BC
Minimum grade of A- for year (No lower than B+ per semester)
From 11E to BC
Minimum Grade of B+ for year (No lower than B per semester)

To qualify for AP Statistics

10th Grade
Minimum grade of B (no lower than a B per semester)
11th Grade
Minimum grade of C (No lower than C per semester)

To qualify for Intro to Calculus

From 11E to BC
Minimum Grade of B+ for year (No lower than B per semester)


Mathematics Faculty


Hal Weinstein - Acting Chairperson 212-860-1281 email


David Butts 646-963-6286 email
Stephen Young 212-860-1173 email
Justin Storer 646-963-6334 email
Shannon Connors 646-963-6287 email
Carolyn Mayadas 212-860-1314 email
Evanthia Basias 646-963-6283 email
Christine Moore 646-963-6286 email
Richard Sasso 646-963-6281 email
Sheila Krilov 646-963-6288 email
Eliza Kuberska 646-963-6344 email
Sylvia Schaindlin 646-963-6284 email
Linda Aboody 212-860-1164 email

Courses


MATH 9H
Math 8E
Math 10H
Math 11E
AP Statistics
Computer I
Linear Algebra
Problem Solving
Math 7
Math 8H
Math 9E
Math 10E
Math 11H
AP AB Calculus
AP BC Calculus
AP Computer Science


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