Teacher Bulletin | Volume 8

Appropriate for grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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Fundamentals of Math

This unit attempts to explain the fundamental principles that govern higher math courses such as Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Probability & Statistics, and Calculus. Not every principle is covered, but the majority of them are. With this knowledge students will have a solid grasp of parts of math that answer the “Why?” questions — “Why do we do it that way?” “Why won’t this method work instead?” “Will this way always work?”

However, the inevitable math student question, “Why do I have to learn this?” is still up to you to answer. But here’s some help!