Students will invent their own number systems after playfully engaging with various number systems. Explorations will include numerals (Chinese Rod, Navajo, Egyptian, and Roman), Lego function machines, the Caesar Cipher, Exploding Dots, Backgammon, and the four-color theorem (map coloring). This course is inspired by Rochelle Gutierrez’s work on rehumanizing mathematics. Underlying mathematical concepts include place value, the meaning of zero, number operations, cryptology, functions, and graph theory.
Ages 8-10
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Garden Classroom
10/24-12/12 6 weeks, no class on Halloween or Thanksgiving, 6 hours of instruction)
$120
Talking Stick looks forward to the time when we can return to our traditional in-person programs at Awbury Arboretum. We are offering alternative programming throughout the pandemic. Please check out our Talking Stick Family Membership for details, including many classes and activities. Our goal is to continue providing a safe and supportive space that respects the individual and nurtures children’s innate curiosity and desire to learn despite the challenging environment we find ourselves in.