Math Department
Math is definately one thing needed to survive in this world. If you do not have these skills, you will go nowhere fast. That is why Dallastown has many varieties of math and different levels for ability of each student. Teachers teach math so you will survive and not be left behind in the adult world. Math is important and definately the key to getting and keeping a great job. To find out more about Dallastown's Math Department, three people were interviewed people to obtain information.
The first person interviewed was Mr. Harold Berger. He is a retired math teacher from Dallastown. When Mr. Berger was asked him when the Math Department was developed, he replied, "It was developed in 1958 when the new High School was opened, but has been at Dallastown since Dallastown schools were formed."
The next question that came to mind was if the students enjoyed learning math. He answered, "It depended on the student. If the kid got good grades that usually meant that they did like it because you had to be interested to do well."
Since the students changed, the Math Department must have changed too. So when asked this question Mr. Berger replied, "It has became more perfected. Small things were added that were needed. Also more technical things are used like calculators, computers and things like that."
The next person interviewed was Mr. Terry Allison. Since he is still teaching, He knows the recent subjects of math taught. After asked this he replied, "Algebra I and II and various other courses like College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculous and some other survey courses."
Math is taught for a reason. Curious about his opinion of why he thinks math is needed, the question was asked, He said, "Well, math is needed in every job, and all the teachers try to do is help the kids so they can succeed in life." That is what everybody says, because it is true.
Also wanted his opinion on how he thought the Math Department has changed. He answered, "Increased emphasis at certain levels. In certain grades, technology has changed. Honor courses have been added; also, algebra courses have been added with new levels."
The third and final person interviewed was Mrs. Dorna Lease. With all of these new types of math being taught, grades would probably be effected from this. When asked how the students do in her and other classes, she replied. "I have noticed a drop in grades in the past years. The students don't apply themselves like they should. The students are capable now more than ever for the work, but it's just a matter of applying yourself."
People see changes in different ways. They might notice things other people don't. Wanting all the people's answers on how they think the Math Department has changed over the years, the question was also asked to Mrs. Lease, she responded, "Technology has changed the Math Department. Some new subjects and levels were added that were needed. It has changed for the better though."
Hopefully you know more than you did about Dallastown's Math Department. Math is very important and all the people interviewed thought so too. Every job you take, math will be there. Dallastown has a great Math Department now and always. Hopefully it will stay that way for many years.
