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Program Descriptions
Professions & Recreations: Intermediate Mathematics Enrichment (PRIME)
For students in grades 5-6 in fall 2009 - $95
Find a new perspective on sixth-grade math concepts. Explore spherical geometry by looking at world navigation and study geometry by folding paper.
Workshops
Origami-Touchable Geometry
October 24, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - noon
Visualize geometric concepts by creating geometric shapes using origami-folding sequences. Challenge your problem-solving skills by connecting basic geometric shapes to create as many different polyhedra models as possible.
Symbolic Systems & Number Patterns
January 30, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - noon
Explore some of the underlining patterns of mathematics. Investigate Pascal’s triangle and learn how to amaze your friends with your ability to quickly add
long strings of consecutive numbers. Explore perfect,
square, and triangular numbers, and investigate the
Golden Ratio.
Spherical Journeys
April 24, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - noon
Discover a new geometry that holds many surprises as you begin to investigate journeys around the world. Examine how light, shape, and space influence mapmaking and orienteering. Shatter many of the assumptions of Euclidean geometry that you study in school.
Back to topFor students in grades 6-7 in fall 2009 - $95
Participate in interactive workshops and labs focused on a variety of 7th-grade mathematical topics that go beyond the classroom.
Workshops
Topology & Knot Theory
October 24, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - noon
Explore a world where squares, circles, and triangles are all considered the same kind of object; where stretching and twisting do not change their mathematical nature. Determine if a closed loop is knotted or not, and attempt to construct different types of knots. Use the mathematics of knots and knot theory to untie your preconceptions about ‘inside,’ ‘outside,’ and ‘boundaries.’
Directions in Space
January 30, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - noon
Vectors are a special system of arithmetic for objects with more than one dimension. Play games such as Vector Golf as you learn about the properties of vectors and how they model real world situations such as decomposing motion.
Prisoner's Dilemma & Game Theory
April 24, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - noon
The Prisoner's Dilemma game uses the mathematics of conflict and cooperation known as "game Theory." In order to 'win' and solve the challenges it presents, strategic thinking is essential. Learn how thinking mathematically will free your imagination. Related puzzles and brainteasers will also be explored.
For students currently in grades 5-7 in the fall 2009 ($120)
Students in grades 5-7 may register for this program and participate in the following two Saturday morning academic-year events. The purpose of this program is to assist students in understanding the format of the UMTYMP Qualifying exam (as well as other standardized tests). These events take place at the Continuing Education & Conference Center on the St. Paul campus.
Events
UMTYMP Exam Preparation - Problem Solving
February 27, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - noon
Investigate how the focus of math is not only about memorizing algorithms and performing computations, but also about understanding abstract ideas and thinking analytically. Explore mathematics through brainteasers and puzzles. Sharpen your test-taking skills through simulations that are excellent preparation for the UMTYMP Algebra Qualifying Exam.
Early UMTYMP Algebra Qualifying Exam
March 6, 2010, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Grab this exclusive opportunity to take the UMTYMP Algebra Qualifying Exam early! Exam registration materials will be mailed to enrolled students in February. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THESE EXAM REGISTRATION FORMS. There is no additional charge for this registration process. Students who qualify will be invited to join UMTYMP; students who do not qualify will know before the April UMTYMP Qualifying Exam. They will then have the opportunity to register for this exam for a fee of $55.00.
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