Morrison strives to help students understand and appreciate math as well as use it to glorify God. Thus, the purpose of mathematical instruction at Morrison is to develop students who obtain a mastery of, and appreciation for, the content and processes of mathematics, as well as an understanding of how math relates to other domains in life. This program blends traditional and constructivist approaches to enrich the students' mathematical development.

Goals

To help today’s students prepare for living responsibly in God’s world, the goals of school mathematics must be appropriate for the demands of a global information age. Morrison believes that these four broad goals will meet students’ mathematical needs.

Have a Mastery of Mathematical Content and Understanding

Students should be proficient in their computational and procedural math skills and have a conceptual understanding of core mathematic topics of:

• Number and Operations
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Data Analysis and Probability

Be Able to Process Mathematically 

Students should be able to process mathematically using:

• Reasoning and Proof
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Connections
• Representation

Value and Have Confidence in Mathematics

Students should know that mathematics is an essential component of who they are, and that mathematics is integral in every area of life. These understandings should lead them to have an incentive to continue the pursuit of a better understanding of how mathematics relates to them.

Integration with Other Domains

• Technology
• Connection of God with math and math with God
• Connection with other subjects such as science, history, social studies, etc…
• Students should recognize the roles mathematics plays in society:
  • from accounting and finance to scientific research
  • from public policy debates to market research and political polls.