Problem Solving with Creative Math

Catalog description

This course provides an exploration of mathematics as a science with an emphasis on problem solving techniques. Mathematical literacy is addressed through group work, research, and presentations. Topics include basic elements of statistics and probability, number theory, general mathematical laws, logic, Venn diagrams, and graph theory. Solutions to problems are provided and students attempt to generalize the solutions and construct mathematical formulas. Students are introduced to the contributions of mathematics to culture in the form of traditional and ancient mathematical puzzles and theorems.