mathematics. These results reflect both their effort and the strength of the program guiding them. Whether boys are building confidence with foundational skills or tackling advanced material, our goal is the same: to equip every student with the knowledge, discipline, and problem-solving capacity they need for future success in mathematics and beyond.
possibility of placing into Algebra I in Grade 7. This intentional bridge helps students approach Upper School math with confidence and the tools to stretch their thinking. Math at Cathedral also extends beyond the classroom. Students take part in Math Olympiads and MATHCOUNTS, gather for Math Club at lunch to tackle challenges and play math-based games, and some join the after-school Math Team. This past summer, several students from Math Team, including recent graduates, chose to stay engaged by working on optional math problem sets curated by our dedicated teachers, giving them opportunities to collaborate, stretch their thinking, and keep their math skills sharp even during break. Our students continue to perform at a high level. On recent ERB assessments, Cathedral students consistently scored in the 80 th to 90 th percentile in quantitative reasoning and OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP EVERY STUDENT WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, DISCIPLINE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING CAPACITY THEY NEED FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jenny Cals is the director of curriculum and instruction at Cathedral School for Boys. A 20-year educator and former school leader in Barcelona, she holds degrees from UCLA and Middlebury College. Jenny is fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan and is a member of the 2024–2025 NAIS Aspiring Heads cohort.
MATH ISN’T JUST ABOUT ARRIVING AT AN ANSWER; IT’S ABOUT EXPLORING IDEAS AND COMMUNICATING THINKING.
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