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    Coding Camps


     

    Mathematics, Problem Solving, Computer Science, and Scratch

    Bethel College, Kansas Virtual Coding Camp

    Grades 8 – 10

    Contact:  Chuck Friesen, cfriesen@bethelks.edu

    Cost: $80

    Camp #1:  June 7-11, 2021

    9:00-10:15 CDT Group Instruction

    10:15-12:00 CDT Coding Projects

    Camp #2:  June 21-25, 2021

    9:00-10:15 CDT Group Instruction

    10:15-12:00 CDT Coding Projects

     

    This online coding camp will focus on coding in Scratch to solve mathematics-related problems.  Polya’s problem solving model will be used throughout the camp to guide the students as they write code to solve problems.  Computer science concepts will be applied to solve these problems.  (Camp #2 is a repeat of Camp #1.)

     

     

    Coding in Scratch

    Variables

    Procedures

    Passing Parameters

    Conditional Statements

    Random Numbers

    Loops

    Nested Loops

    List Processing

    Other 
     

    Polya’s Problem Solving Model

    1. Understanding the Problem

    2. Devising a Plan

    3. Carrying out the Plan

    4. Looking Back

     

     

    Mathematics

    Coordinate System

    Midpoints

    Fractals (including Sierpinski’s Triangle)

    Polygons (Regular)

    Circles

    Transformations (Reflections)

    Vectors (dilations)

    Tessellations

    Matrices, Determinants

    GCD and LCM

    Experimental vs Theoretical Probabilities

    Probability Simulations 

       (Flip coins, Roll number cubes)

    Mathematical Functions 

       (Abs, Floor, Ceiling, Sqrt, Round, Mod)

    Other Concepts


    Fee waivers are available for those who are unable to pay; email cfriesen@bethelks.edu to request a waiver.

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