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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.

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 SchedulingWhen 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 SchedulingWhen 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 andhave 16 pizzas to deliver on Super Bowl Sunday.

We Study..• Efficient Routing…

You have started a job as a pizza deliverer andhave 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?

Discrete Math….

NOT your traditional kind of math class!

WE EAT….

Our LESSONS and OUR HOMEWORK!

Sign up for Discrete Math

And let the feast begin!

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