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Upon entering Washington
Township High School, students are afforded the opportunity to
choose from over 20 mathematics and computer courses of study
designed to meet the diverse needs and academic goals of all students.
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The math department's
course offerings (with several levels of pacing and rigor) include:
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry,
Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Each course is designed to be consistent
with the NJ Core Curriculum Standards for Mathematics thus enabling
students to grow in their knowledge of math concepts and their
application to real world situations.
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- The mathematics program
at Washington Township also includes several options for students
to study and apply computer programming. Computer courses
include:
- Programming
- Visual Basic
- Pascal
- AP Computer
Science (JAVA)
- Computer Interfacing
and Automation
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- The mathematics program
offers a course in Statistics. This course will cover the
basic concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics and probability,
the organization and handling of numerical data, random variables,
binomial distributions sampling, estimation, decision making and
other aspects of statistical theory.
- For students excelling
in the study of mathematics, nine courses meet the districts'
criteria for academic course "weighting." Students studying
mathematics at an accelerated level may elect to take the Advanced
Placement Calculus A-B or Advanced Placement Calculus B-C.
Students who pass the Advanced Placement Calculus exam may qualify
for college credit depending on their score and college of choice.
Students completing either of the AP Calculus courses may also
qualify for college credit by means of a dual credit agreement
existing between Washington Township Schools and Gloucester County
College.
- Additional challenging
coursework is also available to students who seek to further enhance
their preparation for college entrance examinations and State's
high school exit examinations.
- Teachers of mathematics
facilitate instruction through the use of educational technology.
For example, the use of graphing calculators to enhance student
understanding is a common practice in our higher level math courses.
- Dedicated math computer
laboratories are available for math classes to make use of supplemental
course software.
- The Washington Township
High School Math Department has participated successfully in the
New Jersey Math League Program, with students winning their division
championship for each of the past 13 consecutive years.
- Students taking Pascal
and AP Computer Science (JAVA) courses participate annually in
the Gloucester County College Programming Contest. Washington
Township students have consistently earned awards and recognition
in both the team and individual events.
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