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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.
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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.
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.
Special Programs in Math
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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.
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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.
Meet the Mathematics Faculty
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