Mathematics

Williston’s Math department helps build the foundation of mathematics that all students need, after which students can delve more deeply into mathematics through a variety of upper-level courses that help prepare them for college-level mathematics. Courses range from the foundations of mathematics to a range of engineering and computer science offerings. Students with a strong aptitude in math enter our honors program, and through AP Calculus experience an introduction to college-level work.

Academic Highlights

Engineering and Robotics

Explore fundamentals of engineering and robotics in this class, where you’ll learn the C++ computer programming language and program robots to move in various situations using motors, servos, encoders, and real-time sensors. Class “challenges” will test your mastery of course topics.

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Computer Science

Housed in the Math Department, Williston offers a rigorous Computer Science curriculum, including two AP courses: AP Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles. As part of their studies, students can learn to program in Python or dive into a course on video game programming, all while using their Microsoft Surface Pro computers.

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Whitaker-Bement Girls in Mathematics Competition

In January 2020, the Middle School hosted its first annual Whitaker-Bement Girls in Mathematics Competition. 90 elementary and middle school girls gathered for a day of fun, centered around mathematics, empowerment, and growing a strong female-centric mathematics community. Subsequent competitions have moved online. Watch a quick recap video at left.

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Special Programs in Math

Math Team

Follow the antics of Williston’s most mathematically-inclined team as members solve for x at competitions in prestigious locales from Yale University to MIT.

Math Resource Center

We speak math here. Welcome to the Math Resource Center, where you can get help with homework or just talk about cool mathematical concepts with math-maven faculty and students.