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Have you ever sat in a math class and wondered …. What is Discrete Math?. Discrete Math is. A semester math course. You may take Probability and Statistics the other semester. Discrete Math can be taken after passing Algebra 2.
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A semester math course You may take Probability and Statistics the other semester
Real Life Applications of many math skills you have already learned.
We study…. • Voting Methods… Did you know there could be a different winner of an election depending on how you count the votes?
We study…. • Fair Division.. In her will, Ms. Smith leaves a painting, a house and a car to her 4 heirs.
We study…. • Fair Division.. In her will, Ms. Smith leaves a painting, a house and a car to her 4 heirs. WHO gets what?
We study… • Efficient Scheduling When planning a party, you have identified 12 tasks to be completed.. from invitations to preparing food…. AND you have a limited time to get them done.
We study… • Efficient Scheduling When planning a party, you have identified 12 tasks to be completed.. from invitations to preparing food…. AND you have a limited time to get them done. What is the most efficient way to schedule the tasks?
WE Study… • Efficient Traveling… A salesman must travel to 5 cities in 3 states.
WE Study… • Efficient Traveling… A salesman must travel to 5 cities in 3 states. In what order should he travel so that he minimizes the travel time, distance, or cost?
We Study.. • Efficient Routing… You have started a job as a pizza deliverer and have 16 pizzas to deliver on Super Bowl Sunday.
We Study.. • Efficient Routing… You have started a job as a pizza deliverer and have 16 pizzas to deliver on Super Bowl Sunday. What route would minimize fuel and time?
WE study … • Patterns in nature
Are the patterns in nature random or is there a mathematical pattern?
WE EAT…. Our LESSONS and OUR HOMEWORK!