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Sophomores Shreya Kumar and Vaishu Parnasala practice their team multimedia presentation (TMP) for AP Seminar during class. Kumar said, “In AP Seminar we spend a lot of time on research. Most of class is spent on work time for our upcoming research papers.”

Research-based classes aim to teacher deeper learning/critical thinking skills

Charlotte Moser January 14, 2025

Sophomore Ellen Rozmaryn was hesitant to take AP Seminar this year. Rozmaryn said she didn’t know what the class would be like and how helpful it would be. But one semester in, she said she felt like...

Statistics and Mathematics teacher Matthew Wernke passes out an experiment paper during his AP statistics/AP research block class on April 26. “Mathematics is not just about numbers; it's a tool that empowers critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making in various aspects of life,” Wernke said.

Math teachers work to make subject more relatable, overcome stigma

Saahas Kandru April 30, 2024

In the crowded halls of high schools across the nation, the subjects of mathematics and statistics often find themselves at odds with student enthusiasm. As April unfolds, so does Mathematics and Statistics...

Q & A with Robert Elder

Q & A with Robert Elder

Raphael Li February 21, 2020

What is your name? Robert Elder What is your current position at Carmel Hight School? I'm a social studies teacher What is APUSH and how is it different from regular U.S. History? Advanced...

Social studies teacher James Ziegler instructs the class during a socratic seminar in IB History of the Americas 3-4. Many IB courses such as IB History of the Americas are very discussion-oriented.

As scheduling continues, students, teachers promote classes that test world views

Kiersten Riedford February 21, 2020

In her junior year, current senior Sandiya Sajan said she came to the realization that all she had ever thought was instilled by someone else’s opinions. It was during her IB History of the Americas...

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