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.
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