“Mathematics is the Queen of all Sciences”
– Carl Friedrich Gauss
Department Goals
Enhance the students’ use of math by
-Building on previous knowledge
-Developing a proficiency in using technology
-Fostering independent thinking
-Working cooperatively
-Encouraging mathematical writing and speaking
-Demonstrating real-life applications of math
Courses
Freshmen entering Gwynedd Mercy Academy are placed in their math class based on the Math Proficiency Exam held in May. Students who do not take the exam will begin in Algebra 1.
GMA offers the traditional classes of a college prep high school as well as a variety of electives for the upper classes, including Calculus, Discrete Math, and Statistics.