1. Home
  3. Math

Math

Math Honors: Seniors during an optimization practice

Our 12th grade Math Honors students are able to construct a mathematical model using systems of equations, systems of inequalities and matrices to solve these application problems algebraically. Afterwards they apply technology, in particular, Microsoft Excel to create formulas and functions to confirm their solutions.

Many applications in business and economics involve a process called optimization, in which you are asked to find the minimum or maximum value of a quantity. In a free market, the demands for many products are related to the prices of the products. As the prices decrease, the demands by consumers increase and the amounts that producers are able or willing to supply decrease. These two related concepts economists call consumer surplus and producer surplus.

Network analysis, Kirchhoff’s point and loop rules plays an important role in electrical engineering. In recent years, the concepts and tools of network analysis have been found to be useful in many other fields, such as information theory and the study of transportation systems. The following analysis of traffic flow through a road network during the peak period illustrates how systems of linear equations with many solutions can arise in practice.

Math Honors: Seniors during an optimization practice

Our 12th grade Math Honors students are able to construct a mathematical model using systems of equations, systems of inequalities and matrices to solve these application problems algebraically. Afterwards they apply technology, in particular, Microsoft Excel to create formulas and functions to confirm their solutions.

Many applications in business and economics involve a process called optimization, in which you are asked to find the minimum or maximum value of a quantity. In a free market, the demands for many products are related to the prices of the products. As the prices decrease, the demands by consumers increase and the amounts that producers are able or willing to supply decrease. These two related concepts economists call consumer surplus and producer surplus.

Network analysis, Kirchhoff’s point and loop rules plays an important role in electrical engineering. In recent years, the concepts and tools of network analysis have been found to be useful in many other fields, such as information theory and the study of transportation systems. The following analysis of traffic flow through a road network during the peak period illustrates how systems of linear equations with many solutions can arise in practice.

Ashton wins Math Competition

Last November, Ashton School students participated in the AMC 8 competition, a competition that is held annually worldwide. AMC 8 is a test administered to Middle School students designed to promote the development of skills necessary for problem solving.

Students Noelle Maschhoff, Diego Alvarez, Maria Paola Tineo, Nelson Bello and Lia Gozali were representing the Ashton School in said competition. Of them, Noelle Maschhoff obtained the second highest grade of all the students who took this test in the country, a total of 56.

Learn more on the AMC8 here:

AMC 8

Information Overview

What is the AMC 8?

The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment.

The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum. Possible topics include but are not limited to: counting and probability, estimation, proportional reasoning, elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, spatial visualization, everyday applications, and reading and interpreting graphs and tables. In addition some of the later questions may involve linear or quadratic functions and equations, coordinate geometry, and other topics traditionally covered in a beginning algebra course.

Ashton wins Math Competition

Last November, Ashton School students participated in the AMC 8 competition, a competition that is held annually worldwide. AMC 8 is a test administered to Middle School students designed to promote the development of skills necessary for problem solving.

Students Noelle Maschhoff, Diego Alvarez, Maria Paola Tineo, Nelson Bello and Lia Gozali were representing the Ashton School in said competition. Of them, Noelle Maschhoff obtained the second highest grade of all the students who took this test in the country, a total of 56.

Learn more on the AMC8 here:

AMC 8

Information Overview

What is the AMC 8?

The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment.

The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum. Possible topics include but are not limited to: counting and probability, estimation, proportional reasoning, elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, spatial visualization, everyday applications, and reading and interpreting graphs and tables. In addition some of the later questions may involve linear or quadratic functions and equations, coordinate geometry, and other topics traditionally covered in a beginning algebra course.

Ashton School Leads the American Math Competition in DR

Last February, 11 students from 11th and 12th grades were participating in the AMM (American Math Competition) at Colegio Bilingue New Horizons. The American Mathematics Competitions are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students.

We have received the summary statistics for our school with the following results: 

 

  • As a school, the mean score  was higher than the mean score of everyone that took the test in the DR. The percentile cutoff scores are also higher than the country (Ashton School mean-43.2, RD mean-41.4, Ashton School top 5% score-72, DR top 5% score-60).
  • Two students from Ashton School obtained the highest rankings at that grade level in the country: Sergio Moya ( highest score in the country) and Arturo Camarena second highest).

I consider this an achievement for both the school and the students, and suggest it be shared with the community (newsletter, Back to School Night). It is a good opportunity to motivative other students and recognize the effort of these two students.

Ashton School Leads the American Math Competition in DR

Last February, 11 students from 11th and 12th grades were participating in the AMM (American Math Competition) at Colegio Bilingue New Horizons. The American Mathematics Competitions are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students.

We have received the summary statistics for our school with the following results: 

 

  • As a school, the mean score  was higher than the mean score of everyone that took the test in the DR. The percentile cutoff scores are also higher than the country (Ashton School mean-43.2, RD mean-41.4, Ashton School top 5% score-72, DR top 5% score-60).
  • Two students from Ashton School obtained the highest rankings at that grade level in the country: Sergio Moya ( highest score in the country) and Arturo Camarena second highest).

I consider this an achievement for both the school and the students, and suggest it be shared with the community (newsletter, Back to School Night). It is a good opportunity to motivative other students and recognize the effort of these two students.

Menu
en_USEnglish
es_ESEspañol en_USEnglish