Academics: Math
The two part-time and six full-time instructors of the Math department bring over seventy years worth of knowledge and expertise to instilling the passion of mathematics in the students of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. The Math faculty includes four National Board Certified instructors, three Douglas Anderson Teachers of the Year, one Duval County Teacher of the Year semi-finalist, and one Douglas Anderson alumna. The broad-based curriculum encompasses nearly all of the math courses offered by the District at the standard, honors, and Advanced Placement levels. Our teachers utilize a variety of teaching methods and tools, including an emphasis on inquiry learning, problem solving, and critical thinking. FCAT and SAT preparation are an integral part of everyday classroom activities and the department boasts consistent FCAT results of nearly 90% passing.
The department’s curriculum includes: Algebra I, Liberal Arts Math, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Topics, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, AP Statistics, and AP Calculus.