In Grades 9 through 11, students follow a sequence of integrated, problem-centered courses, using as primary texts Math 1 through Math 4 published by Phillips Exeter Academy. Courses are integrated because the study of geometry, transformations, vectors, matrices, combinatorics and data analysis are woven throughout the curriculum so that meaningful connections are developed to a core strand of algebraic techniques. Courses are problem-centered because they are designed around carefully constructed sequences
of problems where all needed information is embedded in the questions themselves. Class is structured as a seminar where students present problems and discuss their approaches. The teacher helps students evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies and identify key ideas that emerge. In this way, students develop a deep conceptual understanding and gain genuine authority as mathematical thinkers.

 

In Grades 11 and 12, a broad range of elective courses is offered, reflecting the variety of engaging problems and styles of thinking across different fields of higher mathematics.