In mathematical modeling, taught by Mrs.Burns, we go beyond the usual high school math routine. Instead, we work on open-ended problem-solving, computer simulations, and teamwork. Applying concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics, we use a mathematical lens to model and solve real-world situations.
In an example of collaborating to address mathematical challenges, I teamed up with Anika Karre and Yerin Kim to tackle a concern at Epsilon School. The school experienced a significant increase in incoming freshmen compared to previous years, causing us to strategize on efficiently assigning newly hired teachers to accommodate the influx of students. Considering the preferences of the new freshmen class regarding classes and the ability of teachers to handle multiple subjects, we successfully devised a robust solution demonstrated in this slideshow.
This year our grade took part in a new project called the modeling the future challenge.Teams of one to five high school students conduct an actuarial research project in which they make recommendations to companies, organizations, government agencies, or other groups based on their own mathematical models, real-world data analysis, and risk management. I was on a team with Claire Newcom, Keira Reid, Cecilia Carbonell, and Sami Wang and together we’ve made it past the first phase of the project with our topic focusing on the risk mitigation of depression on economics