The lists are formulated in terms of traditional mathematics topic organization, although the topics listed are covered in a integrated fashion, in the context of meaningful larger mathematical problems. Generally, topics taught in a given year are reviewed and extended through the curriculum of subsequent years. The first year curriculum contains an introduction to problem-solving strategies, geometric and number patterns, use of variables to express generalizations, and both algebraic and graphical study of equations. The program includes the introduction of the ideas of statistics and trigonometry.
Units reinforce and build on material presented in the first year curriculum.
Problem contexts included statistical comparison of populations, the geometry of the honeycomb, and maximization of profits from a cookie store. Second year also contains a mini-unit on developing mathematical writing skills. Problem contexts include probabilistic estimates that one of two teams will win a baseball pennant, rates of increase in human populations, and land use decision making. Units build on the strong knowledge base of students who have completed three years in the program. Return to the Interactive Mathematics Program .