First published 2017
Jamie struggles with calculus problems in Mr. Peterson's mathematics classroom. The equations on the whiteboard blur together as exam pressure mounts. Fellow students around Jamie master derivatives and integrals while Jamie falls behind. Study groups form and dissolve. Late night sessions with textbooks yield small victories and crushing defeats. Jamie discovers that mathematical thinking requires patience and precision. Each solved problem builds confidence for the next challenge. The journey through Year 11 mathematics becomes a path toward understanding both numbers and self.
Genres: school, education, mathematics, algebra, calculus, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Period: Year 11
Cambridge University Press