Welcome to the Mathematics Department at Rolling Hills Prep School. As math teachers, we feel that students must have a solid foundation in order to successfully progress. Therefore, we are happy to teach in a school with small classes, which allow us to individualize instruction and reach every one of our students. We believe that all students can learn math, and it is our sincere hope that all of our students leave the class with a love of learning and a strong sense of confidence. We know that not all students will become mathematicians but while they are in our classrooms, they will learn and use problem solving skills which will better them as people and as students. These skills will help them as life-long learners, especially in today's technological society.

Each teacher plans lessons that capture students regardless of their learning style. For those who are visual, we draw and explain our concepts on the white boards or on SMART boards, and use guided notes for students to transfer that information. For those students who are auditory learners, we explain a concept as many ways as needed to get the point across. Then, to reinforce the learning, the students practice kinesthetically at the many white boards all around the classrooms. It is our goal that no student leaves the room not understanding what was taught that day.

We bring in projects to enhance learning and to connect the real world with the classroom. For example, sixth graders took recipes and used their knowledge of fractions to reduce or increase the ingredients. Of course the students brought in their baked goods, and we all had a taste! Throughout the grades, we use art projects such as origami, string art, and scale drawing to show that math is found everywhere. Projects are a fun way to vary instruction and to allow small group learning.

Each of the dedicated math teachers are passionate about their subjects and can be found "doing math problems" for fun during lunch with the kids outside. For those students serious about math, we offer both an upper school, through the American Mathematics Competition, and a middle school math competition team, through Mathcounts. The leadership and camaraderie that is built between the students, while preparing for the competition, is fun to watch.

Whether learning basic math skills in the sixth grade, or taking Calculus AB/BC AP as a senior, the Mathematics Department at Rolling Hills Prep will place you where you will be the most successful, and will then guide you through your math career. Math is fun, exciting, and valuable, especially when you take it at Prep.