Math is everywhere around us and lives within us, but it is easy to lose sight of this fact in the confines of the classroom. In this class, we will take a fresh look at math through a modern and historical perspective, focusing on geometry and probability. We will also incorporate some financial literacy through a classroom economy wherein students will have a salary, pay rent, and operate a store. The class requires students to work both individually and in groups, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration in solving problems. Students will create artistic designs, learn mathematical symbols from the past and present, explore concepts behind building sturdy architectural structures, hone their logical reasoning skills, use data to make predictions, and strategize in fun learning games. The goal is to deepen their appreciation of both the beauty and practicality of mathematics while planting seeds that will nurture their future experiences with math.
Deals
The amount of available financial aid depends on the number of paying applicants, so the maximum amount of aid awards may be more limited this year than previously.
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