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High School Math Reading Week: Making Extensive and Intensive Reading a Habit

March 21, 2025

This week is the High School Math Reading Week, and the Math Department has designed a variety of activities to create a vibrant reading atmosphere!


On Monday, students gathered in the reading room of Zhongxing Building for cross-grade book sharing and fun reading activities. Senior student Sophia shared the book Naked Statistics, presenting the profound beauty of statistics to the students and leading them into an inspiring world of data. This book not only deconstructs the basic concepts of statistics but also demonstrates the practical application of statistics in real life through vivid and interesting examples, making students realize that mathematics is not just boring numbers but wisdom that runs through life. Sophomore student Raymond shared the book The Oxford Handbook of the History of Mathematics, discussing the universality and diversity of mathematics from different cultural perspectives. Through cross-grade reading sharing, students inspired each other, jointly explored different aspects of the mathematics subject, and gained insights in a more diverse and inclusive academic atmosphere.







In addition to cross-grade interactions, each grade also conducted grade-specific reading activities focusing on respective learning contents.　Grade 9 students engaged in reading relevant chapters of "Understanding Statistics" to prepare for studying statistics content this semester. This process enhanced their understanding of the basic concepts of statistics and also developed their ability to find stories behind numbers, helping them establish cognition and interest in data analysis at an early stage. Grade 10 students delved into the role and embodiment of mathematics in the development of Western culture through group cooperation and shared reading, exploring the development and origins of mathematics, and the stories of great mathematicians, among others. Teachers recommended several books related to the history of mathematics for students to refer to. These reading materials helped students deepen their understanding of the importance of mathematics to human development, as well as sparked their interest and desire for exploration in mathematics. Grade 11 students collectively read "Advanced Mathematics", "How to Ace Calculus", or other calculus-related books, detailed the main ideas, key mathematical principles, and practical applications of the chapters they read, and conducted personal reflection and critical analysis on selected chapters. Students not only deepened their understanding of calculus knowledge but also cultivated critical thinking skills, gradually constructing an understanding and thinking of more complex mathematical problems. Grade 12 students engaged in intensive reading of selected chapters in class. Teachers selected contents that were more in-depth or more application-oriented compared to regular teaching, such as non-parametric statistical methods, curve fitting, and modeling. Students either organized reading notes or created mind maps to summarize the core concepts and logical connections of the chapters they read. This not only encouraged students to read the textbooks carefully and make full use of available resources but also enhanced their abilities in organizing and presenting information. IB course students chose to read at least three chapters of "How to Lie with Statistics" or "Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe" and developed a three-week reading plan. By submitting reading reflections weekly, students cooperated and shared their learning progress. The grand presentations of this week provided the best platform for them to showcase their unique thoughts and insights, promoting their continuous growth and learning, and enhancing critical thinking and communication skills.

















The Math Reading Week activities not only provided students with a deeper and broader space for mathematical learning but also broadened students' mathematical perspectives, creating an immersive reading atmosphere. It is hoped that in their future mathematical studies, students will continue to maintain their enthusiasm for mathematical reading and spirit of exploration, making reading a habit!


(Written by Mia Yuan      Pictures by High School Math Department     Reviewed by Qian Zuo)