Mathematics
Philosophy
Students must have a strong foundation in mathematics to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The mathematics curriculum employs problem-based learning and is designed to provide a high level of challenge as well as support for all students, regardless of ability, to develop their maximum potential. Through girl-centered strategies, personalized instruction, and innovative use of technology, the mathematics faculty supports students as they develop into numerate, analytical problem solvers.
Early Learners through Twelfth Grade girls work collaboratively to develop mathematical thinking skills such as independent and creative thinking, resiliency, and the ability to adapt to new challenges. As students progress through the school divisions, they continuously evolve from concrete to abstract thinkers. Classes are girls-only through Precalculus to provide students the opportunity to develop confidence and subject mastery that will support them in future coeducational and college classes.
These collective skills will support our students as they develop into lifelong learners and pursue their passions and interests.
Objectives
- Students will communicate mathematics verbally, graphically, numerically, and algebraically
- Students will employ a variety of strategies to solve problems of varying complexity.
- Students will make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
- Students will apply modeling to solve real world problems.
- Students will reason both abstractly and quantitatively.
- Students will understand and apply the concepts of geometry.
- Students will understand and apply the concepts of statistics, probability and data analysis.
- Students will understand and apply the properties of algebra and functions.
- Students will use technology appropriately in the problem solving process.
- Students will cultivate an appreciation for mathematics and its relevance to everyday life.
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
