Game Theory
*This course is intended for lower elementary students
Class Schedule
9:00-9:50 am PST
OR
1:00-1:50 pm PST
June 23rd, June 24th, June 25th, June 26th, June 27th
*Note: This class meets every day M-F for one week.
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Course Overview
The card game SET is perfect for anyone who considers themselves a “visual person” and enjoys looking for patterns. But did you know that while this game might seem simple on the surface, it has connections to many mathematical disciplines, and game play has even generated new mathematics? In this course, we will learn to master the game of SET, while also exploring the mathematics behind it, including combinatorics and probability.
Student Outcomes:
- Learn to play the game of SET
- Explore various puzzles involving SET cards and create your own SET puzzles
- Investigate the probabilities of different outcomes in SET and use this knowledge to develop a game-play strategy
Student Experience
Pattern Seeker
Mathematician
Researcher
Debater
Your Teacher: Emily Lenhart
Emily Lenhart has worked in education for 10 years with a broad range of experience in elementary and middle school settings at both independent and public schools across the US. During her 5 years at the Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA, she enjoyed learning to meet the diverse needs of gifted learners while earning a Master of Education from the University of the Pacific. Emily currently serves as the math specialist at a public school in rural Iowa, where she strives to support students as they find patterns, make connections, and ask questions. Emily also runs an online tutoring business for gifted students who struggle in math.
