Discrete Mathematics for Educators
This course fulfills the Discrete Mathematics requirement for Vermont’s new math specialist endorsement
Discrete math topics are becoming more common in high school curricula and there is an escalating need for teachers to understand the ideas, methods and applications in this area in order to be better prepared to facilitate student discovery.
In this course, teachers will look deeply at the fundamental ideas which span seemingly unrelated topics, and will develop a problem solving habit of mind towards the subject. This online course in discrete mathematics will draw from topics in the following areas of study: basic counting methods, the binomial theorem, recursion, modular arithmetic, graph theory, set theory, logic, Latin squares, number bases and finite differences.
This virtual course will be structured in a problem solving format which will promote assisted discovery, communication of process & examination of alternate solution routes.
Details:
- This course will be offered using both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
Dates/Time for synchronous sessions:
- January 8: 4-7 pm
- Feb 1: 9AM to 1PM
- Feb 19: 4-7 PM
- March 15: 9AM to 1 PM
- April 2: 4-7 PM
- April 16: 4-7 pm
Asynchronous sessions will occur in between the dates above, except for the final two classes.
To register, please use the online registration link below.
More information can be found from the link below or by contacting VMI’s Director, Judi Laird, at [email protected].
