Math 805T offers real-world applications of math in the classroom
With it being an election year, Math 805T: Discrete Mathematics is an excellent choice for teachers looking for mathematics applications to fair elections in the classroom.
Discrete mathematics is a rapidly growing and increasingly used area of mathematics with many practical and relevant applications. Because it is grounded in real-world problems and has few mathematical pre-requisites, discrete math can be introduced at all grade levels, even with children who are not yet fluent readers. Discrete mathematics is an excellent tool for improving reasoning and problem-solving skills, and is appropriate for students at all levels and of all abilities. Teachers have found that discrete mathematics offers a way of motivating unmotivated students while challenging talented students at the same time.
Math 805T, recommended for grades 6-12 teachers, will be held from June 20-24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Class #3338) in Lincoln, room 110 Avery Hall, UNL City Campus, and is taught by Dr. Alexandra Seceleanu of the UNL Department of Mathematics.
The Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI) offer fellowships for graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses that are in a weeklong format to help you take advantage of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably. Fellowships worth $300 are available now to help pay for tuition! Apply here: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
Discrete math is a vibrant area of current research in mathematics with important applications in science and engineering. Course topics include:
*logic, the study of reasoning;
*set theory, the study of collections of elements;
*number theory, the study of properties of whole numbers;
*combinatorics, the study of counting;
*graph theory, the study of networks;
*algorithmics, the study of methods of calculation;
*information theory, the study of the efficiency of information transmission and storage; and
*the theory of computability and complexity, the study of theoretical limitations on algorithms.
The Benefits of the NMSSI:
• Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a 20 percent discount on in-state tuition at UNL
• Teachers can also apply for an additional $300 tuition fellowship from the NMSSI: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
• All NMSSI courses also include a free lunch on each day of class
• The $50 UNL Graduate Studies admission fee is waived for current Nebraska teachers
• Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours at UNL
• Enroll in one simple application through Teach Nebraska: http:///www.unl.edu/gradstudies/teachneb
For all NMSSI course offerings, see: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi
Email nebraskamath@unl.edu with any questions.
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