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2018 INNO SUMMER INSTITUTE

Analytical Entertainment

Course Description

This class is currently full for grades 6-7. Other classes occurring at this time for 6th and 7th graders include: The History of Money

Humans have proven to be infinitely creative in the ways they pass the time. Across the world, different cultures have developed distinct styles of game-based entertainment, involving everything from sticks and balls to darts and cards. Though these games often have dramatically different rules, they share a most captivating component: strategy. In this heavily activity-based course, students will explore the hidden mathematics in the strategic design of various games by engaging with them, analyzing their tactics, and replaying them with new insights. The goal of this course is to foster students’ curiosity about the world and equip them with the tools to make their own discoveries.

Eligibility

  • Student at the INNO Summer Institute
  • Grades 6 through 9

Outline

Day 1: Chance in Card Games
Day 2: Probability in "Chutes and Ladders"
Day 3: The Geometry of Darts
Day 4: Playing Pool like a Mathematician
Day 5: The Logic of "Clue"
Day 6: Conditional Statements and Logic Puzzles
Day 7: Solving Puzzles with Geometric Rules
Day 8: One-Dimensional Motion and Bowling
Day 9: Draw Force: Egg Drop

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Vallan Roan
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Riley Meeks
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Zhuochen Yuan
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Kelly Fan
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