Mathematics
Collaboration. Excitement. Discovery.
Peddie mathematics features small class sizes and experienced teachers to help students gain the courage to explore, experiment and take intellectual risks; promote collaboration and generosity in sharing knowledge with classmates; gain confidence in communicating ideas; and instill critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for all disciplines and a well-lived life.
From foundational courses like Algebra I through programs like Multivariable Calculus, our commitment to problem-based learning fosters creativity, boldness and leadership in students at all levels of mathematics.
Mathematics
Collaboration and communication in the math classroom is critical. Understanding difficult mathematical concepts or reading and interpreting data can be challenging when working in isolation, so we encourage students to bounce ideas off of each other before arriving at a solution or conclusion.Marc Buchner, math Department Chair
Mathematics Coursework
Mathematical Problem-Solving: The Program’s Foundation
Mathematical Problem Solving (MPS) is a two-year sequence covering topics of geometry and second-year algebra. Most newly-enrolled students will begin their mathematics education at Peddie with MPS. Teacher-guided, student-driven work balanced with direct instruction helps students build necessary critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills to prepare them for success in our rigorous upper-level courses.
Upper-Level Courses
Students are placed into courses where they will be appropriately challenged and, based on our expertise, will have the best possible mathematics experience. Our sequence guides students through multiple levels of PreCalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC, Statistics and AP Statistics, with high level courses in Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra and Calculus-based Statistics.
More than two-thirds of Peddie students graduate with one or more AP Mathematics courses (Calculus, Statistics or Computer Science), with a 95% passing rate and 85% scoring 4s or 5s.
Electives
Computer Science
Our computer science program offers up to four years of sequential study, from introductory work through advanced, project-based courses that prepare students for the AP Computer Science exam. Computer Science Club, Women in Tech and CS Fellows are student clubs that provide coding help to students. Peddie students often participate in CyberPatriot and CyberStart competitions and our annual virtual Hackathon. Through the Signature Experience program, students find summer internships at top universities.
Economics
Economics coursework takes a quantitative approach and is purposefully housed within the mathematics department. Our one-term electives in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Finance can each be taken independently of one another.
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Meet our Faculty
Marc Buchner
M.A., Villanova University
Timothy Corica
A.B., Princeton University
Ryan Bennett
M.S., University of Phoenix
Richard Biddulph
B.A., Haverford College
Andrew Caglieris
PGCE, University of London, Chelsea College
Ed.D., Columbia University, Teachers College
Danielle Kelley
Victoria Montgomery
B.S., Moscow Inst of Eng Physics (Inst of Atomic Energy, Obninsk)
Joy Wolfe
M.A., Central Michigan University
Dominic Zhang
B.S., Lafayette College
M.S.E., University of Pennsylvania