The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

many practical applications as posst-
BILE. The principle is then emphasiz.
ed by the use of problems involving
such numerical exercises as will il
lustrate it, Finally we try to clincn
the whole matter by having each pu
pill with the aid of a fellow-pupil.
work out with suitable apparatus an
experiment involving said principle.
Thus we try to make the subject what
its name suggests. practical physics.
The study of chemistry is fourth
year elective. 1t is intended to bring
| to the student certain specific influ-
enoes: should lead to specific habits;
give scientific information, and he-
velop the sense of observation and
the art of Interpretation.
The approach is by the laboratory
method The teaching of principles
follows the students inductive ap-
proach Commercial processes are
given preference so that the pupil
may realize the practical value of Tie
subject.
Department of Mathematics
Gladys A. Fisher. First Year Alge-
bra: Plane Geometery; +. ]. Hender-
shot, Adanced Algebra, Solid Geome-
try.
In Delta high school one unit in
Elementary algebra and one unit in
Plane geometry is required for gradu-
alton. The, regular student secures
these credits in his freshman and
sophomore years. He thus lays a
good foundation for his work in phys
les and chemistry which come in his
junior and senior years.
In algebra we use a text written in
1916 by Cajori and Odell. In this
book the subject is presented in
clearer, simpler and more practical
form than is usually found in stand
ard texts. There Is a careful selec-
ton OF problems which are mainly Of
practical applications to problems ar
ising in business. The graph is also
used for the solution OF practical
problems as well as equations At
the end Of the year the student he's
secured ! working knowledge OF the
essentials of algebra.
In Geometry we use the Wentworth
and Smith text. The subject is Wit
allied by teaching it in its relation to
the practical uses OF real life. This
is accomplished through the introduc-
tion OF real applied problems. These
serve to awaken the interest of the
student in the subject. supply a mo-
tive therefor and increase the educa
tional value OF the subject. The
study of constructions further empha-
sizes the practical value OF the sub
ject- Herein the student sees the
importance OF Geometry as n found
alton for engineering and mechanics.
Elective Mathematics
In the third year of the high school
one-half year each OF algebra and
solid geometry is offered In algenia
the aim is to enable the pupil to see
the subject as a scientific instrument
for solving certain types of problems
actually encountered in the worlds
work To this end adequate use IL
made Of real applied problems OF the
various types encountered in practic.
al life. and in the solution OF then.
the pupils knowledge OF algebra is
made to function.
Solid geometry IL studied for the
same reason that We study plane ge.
ometry; namely. that by natural pro
cesses we may gain the power and
secondly. that we may learn to know
habit of deductive reasoning: and
the essential facts OF geometry as
properties OF the space in which We
live. II Is the aim to impress upon
the minds of pupils. by many concrete
applications. the practical signfa.
canoe OF certain fundamental theo.
rems in solid geometry.
Commercial Department
+. J. Hendershot. Bookkeepine.
Commercial Arithmetic: A. J. Foster.
Commercial Geography. Business law
While our facilities do not permit
an extended commercial course. we