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Mathematics - Linda Kurt, Department Chair
The PVPHS Mathematics Department and AP Statistics. High achieving PVPHS members offer free tutoring during
offers a formula for success. Freshmen students are recognized through free zero period or arrange times for
students typically start in Algebra or membership in the National Math additional assistance.
Geometry and finish, four years later, in Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta.
Since methods in math instruction
Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and/or Statistics. In addition, the department advises
have changed, the department has
Along the way, most courses are offered a very active and highly competitive
two class sets of Chromebooks that
at three different levels of pacing and rigor Math Team. The Math Team has a
are frequently in use by students.
so that there is a class where every student record of placing first in the region
Additionally, many teachers have
can be both challenged and successful. in both the American Scholastic
tablets and/or laptops that are
Mathematics Association and the
In order to provide additional available to use for daily instruction.
California Mathematics League.
opportunities for the most advanced
A highlight of the year in many classes
students, the following courses are In order to support all students, many
is Pi Day!
available to these students: AP Calculus teachers, Math National Honor Society
AB, AP Calculus BC, Advanced Calculus members, and National Honor Society
National Math Honor Society-Mu Alpha Theta - Vararat Chaiyont, Advisor

National Math Honor Society (NMHS) in good standing who uphold the Panther Additional membership information is
recognizes PVPHS students with high Honor Code throughout their years at located at the following website:
mathematical achievement. The PVPHS PVPHS receive blue and gold cords to wear https://sites.google.com/site/
chapter of Mu Alpha Theta accepts at graduation. There is an annual math pvphsmathteam/mat
applications for full membership each competition, Log1 Contest, sponsored by
fall. In order to be eligible, a student must the national Mu Alpha Theta chapter. The
currently be enrolled in Pre-Calculus or competition consists of three rounds in
higher, and the student must have earned December, January, and February. All full
at least a B in Honors/AP math classes with members may participate in the event.
all A’s in regular math classes. Full members Younger students who would like to
receive certificates of membership. Seniors compete may join as associate members.

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