Students gain practical experience by investigating or extending a mathematical model for a final project and earn a digital badge to highlight on college applications.
The UW Youth & Teen Programs Introduction to Math Modeling course offers high school students an opportunity to explore the diverse applications of mathematical models in various fields. Through a blend of lectures, in-depth discussions, and hands-on exercises and projects, students will learn how mathematics is used to understand and predict real-world phenomena in science, engineering, business, and research. Topics covered include the spread of diseases, ocean waves, stock market valuation, and aerodynamics. The curriculum emphasizes algebraic problem-solving, graphical and geometric reasoning, and the foundational terminology of mathematical modeling and differential equations. Students will also have the chance to investigate or extend a mathematical model for a final project, fostering analytical thinking and practical application of mathematical concepts.
A typical day involves a mix of lectures, in-depth discussions of examples, and hands-on exercises and projects, with opportunities to meet professionals applying math in their fields.
This course is ideal for incoming ninth to twelfth graders with a basic understanding of algebra and a curiosity about the applications of mathematics in various fields.
University of Washington, Seattle campus
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