Mathematics & Business
Mathematics Program
The mathematics department believes every student can grow as a mathematician. Through curiosity, perseverance, and purposeful struggle, students will connect past learning to new ideas and discover the power of mathematics. They will think critically and creatively, communicate their reasoning in many forms, and apply their understanding to meaningful, real-world challenges. With supportive feedback and opportunities for small successes, we strive to build confidence, ignite a passion for learning, and empower every student to see themselves as capable, confident problem solvers.
Questions and curiosity help good math learners become great math learners. Students, all we ask of you in your math classes is to ask “why?”. Why does this work that way? Why do we do this? Why does that happen? Why are these conditions necessary to make that happen?
Requirements
- Students are required to complete four credits of mathematics.
- Prerequisites must be met prior to taking a course.
- A student who has not completed Algebra 1 successfully within the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District will be required to show adequate understanding of algebra concepts and algorithms prior to enrolling in a geometry course.
- Students are required to have their own calculator. For students in CP classes, the Texas Instruments TI-30XS Multiview Scientific Calculator is recommended. For students in Honors and AP classes, the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator is recommended.
Summer Resources
Below are links to resources that might help students and families interested in preparing for some of our courses. Students can work through one of the programs in its entirety or select specific topics that they need to work on. These programs offer opportunities for practice and provide video tutorials for instruction and support.
- Get Ready for Algebra 1- Areas of focus should include developing fluency with multiplication tables, factor pairs, positive and negative numbers, and fractions.
- Get Ready for Geometry - Areas of focus should include developing fluency with positive and negative numbers, fractions, and plotting points on the coordinate plane. For Honors Geometry, areas of focus should also include solving systems of equations and factoring quadratic trinomials.
- Get Ready for Algebra 2 - Areas of focus should include factoring strategies, multiplying polynomials, number sense, number fluency, graphing linear and quadratic functions, and solving linear equations.
- Get Ready for Precalculus
- Get Ready for Calculus
- Get Ready for Statistics
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS
*These courses do not count toward the required 4 years of mathematics and must be taken in conjunction with another math course.
Business Program
The Mathematics Department offers a Business Program that provides students with the opportunity to learn the professional skills necessary to become a productive contributor to the business community while helping students make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. Students will learn written and verbal communication skills, business best practices, mathematics, technologies, and social and emotional skills through real-world collaborative projects designed to build character, leadership, and experience. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded educational experience that will not only prepare our students for college level business courses, but also prepare all students to become productive citizens in the global economy.
DECA
DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America, now known simply as DECA) is an international association of high school business students focused on building transferable skills for college and careers. Through activities and events at the chapter (school), district, state, and international levels, students have access to opportunities in leadership, career training, community service, and competitive events. There are more than 200,000 high school members from all 50 states, 4 U.S. territories, Canada, China, Germany, Mexico, and Spain.
To be a member in good standing, students must attend at least 3 DECA opportunities each year. That means DECA is about choosing what you want to experience, whether that means attending the speaker series, competing at the District Conference, or building new relationships at team leadership events. To learn more about DECA, visit www.deca.org and www.massdeca.org.
BUSINESS COURSE OFFERINGS
* Course not running during the 2026/27 school year; course will run in the 2027/28 school year
Faculty
DECA State Competition
