41536Task 4 Welcome to Week 4 of Modern Mathematics. This module deals with the basics of sets. So, what does that entail? Our focus will be on how to interpret a set of objects, whether they are tangible or not, and work with that set. What are...
41477Lesson 5 Activity 1: Logic: What is it? Exploring logic using Looney Pyramids There’s an interesting game called Zendo that really pushes its players to stretch their minds and find their inner enlightenment. To read up on it, check out the description and the rules at...
41478Task 5 Logic and Probability Review the Lynda.com tutorial on Probability https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Basic-probability/195859/372431-4.html?org=stratford.edu Work through the tutorial on math logic http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=22666&CategoryID=6412 Try some logic puzzels https://www.khanacademy.org/math/math-for-fun-and-glory/puzzles While not the only reason we play games, people do like to...
41463Lesson 4 Activity 1. Taboo What does Taboo have to do with math though? Taboo deals with a branch of mathematics called “set theory.” To explore this, sit down with your team and spread out all of the cards so that everyone can see and reach everything....
41324Lesson 3 Activity 1 Rock-Paper-Scissors… Play a few rounds of rock-paper-scissors with someone else. What sort of options do you have when you play? Isn’t there a sort of “hierarchy” of which option beats who? Draw this out, then explore what this looks like if we...
41323Task 3 Welcome to Week 3 of Modern Mathematics. This week is all about some math history, both ancient and contemporary, in the form of (numeration systems). Numeration systems is just a fancy way of saying 'number systems' or 'numbering,' and it's basically just the set or...
41246TASK 2 This module deals with something that's integral to keeping you a reasonable manipulator of mathematics: algebra! The whole idea of today is to "flesh out" your basic algebra skills so that you will be comfortable as we move forward into more rigorous tasks. We'll...
41239Lesson 1 Before class starts in earnest, make sure to familiarize yourself with the Course Syllabus, Moodle, and all of the course resources available to you for these next few weeks. Do not assume anything: if you are not sure about something, ask your instructor! Activity 1...
41023Visit the website pollingreport.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or any other public opinion polling site and find a poll that interests you personally or professionally. Give the topic of the poll, the sample size, and margin of error. Explain what...