About Kent School

Kent School is an independent college preparatory boarding school serving grades 9-12 located in Kent, CT. We are guided by our motto — Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance — to educate our students intellectually, socially, ethically, and spiritually so that they will be prepared to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent School.

Kent School

Math

Through math at Kent, you will focus on the mechanics of math so that you can read mathematics, use math to solve problems, and effectively communicate your process and your results.

Unlock the "what," "how," and "why" behind math as you solve problems individually and as part of a group.

Mathematically Literate

All Kent students, no matter your skill level, interest, or background, engage in a program that emphasizes reading mathematics, solving problems, and communicating results.

The Right Place

At Kent, we believe the key to success in math is starting in the right place. We place each student carefully so that your skills and confidence in math will carry you through years of productivity and growth. And, as you advance and develop, our varied curriculum keeps pace: each class is offered at a regular, honors, accelerated, and Advanced Studies level.

Collaboration and Communication

The deepest math learning happens in the context of a community. Our goal is to engage you in math beyond your specific math class. That's why we offer numerous individual and group activities, such as local and national competitions and contests, where you can push yourself to better understand the mathematical world.

Math Courses

Algebra 1

Explore operations with algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, quadratic equations, and an introduction to the notion of functions in Alegbra 1.

Geometry and Honors Geometry

Advance your ability to think logically and analytically in Geometry and Honors Geometry.

Algebra 2 & Trigonometry and Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry

Bolster your understanding of algebraic expressions, equation solving, functions and their graphs, complex numbers, exponents, logarithms, trigonometry, radian measure, sequences and series, and probability in Algebra 2 & Trigonometry and Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry.

Accelerated Algebra 2 & Trigonometry

Enjoy a fast-paced and demanding preparation for advanced calculus study in Accelerated Algebra 2 & Trigonometry.

Precalculus with Statistics and Honors Precalculus with Statistics

Develop and extend your knowledge of algebra, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and learn key topics from precalculus and statistics in Precalculus with Statistics and Honors Precalculus with Statistics.

Introduction to Calculus and Honors Introduction to Calculus

Explore the behavioral characteristics of elementary functions and those derived from them by addition, multiplication, composition, and inverse in Introduction to Calculus/Honors Introduction to Calculus.

Accelerated Introduction to Calculus

Enjoy a fast-paced emphasis on intuitive understanding and skill development in Accelerated Introduction to Calculus.

Calculus

Learn graphical, numerical, verbal, and modeling approaches to elementary functions in Calculus.

Advanced Studies in Calculus AB

Explore differential and integral calculus intuitively and formally in Advanced Studies in Calculus AB.

Advanced Studies in Calculus BC

Continue your high-level exploration of calculus in Advanced Studies in Calculus BC.

Post-Calculus 1, 2, and 3

Survey substantive calculus topics at a level commensurate with collegiate mathematics in Post-Calculus 1, 2, and 3

Advanced Studies in Statistics

Delve into the selection and analysis of data, the development of probability models, and the use of statistical inference in Advanced Studies in Statistics.