Mathematics Instructor: Aidan Donahue

Bio

My name is Aidan Donahue and on top of teaching math I try to give our students the best possible chance to succeed. This includes preparing students with financial literacy and leadership skills that are becoming more and more necessary. I attended the University of New Mexico where I earned my BA in Political Science and Economics. I am currently enrolled at URI to earn my Masters of Teaching. I try to share my college experiences as much as I can with students that are interested in going to college, as well as spending time after school to do tutoring and run an after-school D & D club with our teaching assistant. 

Courses Offered

Financial Mathematics and Literacy
This course covers basic finance and investments, including cash flow, passive income, stock market, real estate and business investing, as well as return on investments and balance sheets. It will also cover personal financial decisions, such as mortgages and budgeting.

Algebra 1
Algebra 1 is a survey of the linear and quadratic equations, together with all the tools that would be needed to manipulate, access, and solve these linear and quadratic equations. The subjects learned are variables, polynomials, linear equations, proportions, and quadratic equations.

Geometry
Geometry is the study of flat and 3 dimensional shapes. The course covers referencing parts of shapes and graphs, segments, angles, triangles. All of the basic geometry theorems are covered, culminating in the Pythagorean theorem. Some basic trigonometry is also covered.

Algebra 2
As Algebra 2 is an extension of Algebra 1, the course covers the linear and quadratic equations in more depth, adding to them the concepts of variation and conic sections. In addition, exponential functions, matrices, and probability are covered.

Pre-Calculus
There are several topics after Algebra 2 that must be covered prior to a student taking a beginning course in calculus. These topics are covered in precalculus. These topics include series and sequences, polynomial equations, exponential functions, and essential trigonometry.

Trigonometry
Trigonometry is a complete course of the circular functions that covers, not only essential trigonometry for precalculus, but includes complex numbers, Euler’s theorem and argand graphs.

*Grades are calculated on a basis of participation, classwork, and assessments.