Math

Graduation Requirement: Four years of Upper School study.

Kent Denver's Mathematics curriculum provides students with a foundation in logical and quantitative thinking and helps them develop the ability to reason and think clearly.

Our Math teachers help students embrace challenges, learn to work collaboratively and become creative in developing problem solving strategies. Additionally, we hope all students will find success and be appropriately challenged.

By graduation, all students should be competent problem-solvers—able to use technology as a tool for investigation and exploration—and understand mathematical concepts analytically, numerically and graphically. Our flexible course sequencing allows students to select the series of courses that suit their needs. Students may switch between course sequences such as non-Honors and Honors with appropriate preparation and after meeting departmental requirements.

Multiple types of technology are used in our classes. These technologies include, but are not limited to, TI-84/TI-84 Plus graphing calculators, SMART interactive whiteboards, Fathom Statistical Package, Geometer Sketchpad, Google Sketchup, Desmos, Khan Academy, Quia and Prezi.



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Meet Our Math Faculty

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Arty Smith

Arty Smith

Titles: Math Teacher
Biography:

B.A.—Mathematics
M.S.T.—Mathematics

"I enjoy teaching at Kent Denver because of the curiosity, humor and warmth that my students bring to class each day. We work hard, but we have fun doing it!"

Arty Smith has been a teacher, advisor and coach at Kent Denver for more than 20 years. A national thought-leader in mathematics instruction, Mr. Smith has taught every level of high school math and has developed innovative, project-based curricula for teaching data analytics and visualization to high school students.

Before retiring as head boys soccer coach after the 2020 season, Mr. Smith also led the Sun Devils to five Colorado 3A State Championships, most recently in 2019.

Anne Sterry

Anne Sterry

Titles: Math Teacher
Biography:

B.S.—Mathematics Education
M.Ed.—Secondary Education

Ms. Sterry came to Kent Denver in 2020 from KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, where she taught and developed curriculum for courses including Algebra, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus AB. A passionate, highly-qualified teacher in secondary mathematics, she is committed to creating a learning environment that encourages all students to develop into lifelong learners.

Martin Wittmer

Martin Wittmer

Titles: Math Teacher
Biography:

B.A.—American Studies
M.A.—Liberal Studies

"There are few events more satisfying than when students discover they can think for themselves and can act upon their ideas."

Mr. Wittmer says he chooses to work at Kent Denver because of the welcoming community, outstanding teachers and incredible facility. He looks forward to creating a professional legacy that contributes to a seamless and sustaining cycle of teachers and students who promote thinking, action and reflection.

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