Math Lab is a personalized learning space designed to meet students where they are and support their growth in mathematical thinking, confidence, and skills. Instead of a one-size-fits-all curriculum, each student will collaborate with the instructor to create an individualized learning plan focused on their unique goals, interests, and future aspirations.
Students will engage with the foundations of mathematics while also exploring higher-level concepts as they are ready, with an emphasis on:
Foundational Computation: Strengthening fluency with arithmetic, algebraic reasoning, geometry, and data analysis through regular practice and application.
Developing problem-solving strategies by tackling real-world scenarios, puzzles, and open-ended challenges that require persistence and creative thinking.
Practicing perseverance by approaching unfamiliar problems step by step, building resilience by working through unfamiliar or complex problems, reflecting on mistakes, and adapting approaches when stuck.
Students work independently or in small groups with substantial individualized support and attention. Each student begins wherever they last left off in math—there is no minimum or maximum level of prior knowledge required. This class covers mathematics on a fully personalized basis, using the Massachusetts state standards for high school mathematics as a framework. Together, students and instructor will create individualized learning plans that reflect both the standard high school sequence (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus) and each student’s specific goals, interests, and future plans. Whether preparing for future coursework, standardized assessments, personal projects, or life after LightHouse, Math Lab fosters mathematical confidence, curiosity, and real-world connection.
This course prioritizes process over speed—valuing deep understanding, flexible thinking, and the ability to apply mathematical concepts across diverse contexts.
Cell Phone Policy: Students may use their cell phones during class as a tool to engage in learning relevant to the class.