The Mathematics Department sets as a priority the ability to apply mathematics to practical situations. Mathematical concepts and mathematical computation are also stressed. Our courses are in alignment with the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks and the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and ultimately prepare students to take college entrance examinations given at the high school level. Three years of high school mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2) are presently required for admission into Massachusetts State Colleges/Universities. Students contemplating admission into private colleges should check individual college requirements.