Mathematics

Williston’s Math department helps build the foundation of mathematics that all students need, after which students can delve more deeply into mathematics through a variety of upper-level courses that help prepare them for college-level mathematics. Courses range from the foundations of mathematics to a range of engineering and computer science offerings. Students with a strong aptitude in math enter our honors program, and through AP Calculus experience an introduction to college-level work.

Academic Highlights

Engineering and Robotics

Explore fundamentals of engineering and robotics, learn the basics of the Python programming language, and design your own video games in our interactive computer science elective classes. Spend your afternoons building VEX robots to compete in regional competitions with the Williston Robotics Team.

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Computer Science

Housed in the Math Department, Williston offers a rigorous Computer Science curriculum, including two AP courses: AP Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles. As part of their studies, students can learn to program in Python or dive into a course on video game programming, all while using their Microsoft Surface Pro computers.

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Whitaker-Bement Girls in Mathematics Competition

In January 2020, the Middle School hosted its first annual Whitaker-Bement Girls in Mathematics Competition (WBGMC). 90 elementary and middle school girls gathered for a day of fun, centered around mathematics, empowerment, and growing a strong female-centric mathematics community. Subsequent competitions moved online, but Williston will host an in-person competition in January 2025.

Read about how the WBGMC began

Special Programs in Math

Math Resource Center

We speak math here. Welcome to the Math Resource Center, where you can get help with homework or just talk about cool mathematical concepts with math-maven faculty and students.

Math Team

Williston’s Math Team competes in the NEML and AMC competitions, and meets once a week to practice fun problems.They also run the WBGMC (read more about this below) in its entirety, from writing the math problems, live-grading, hosting, reaching out to other schools, and more.