Students earn UCLA college credit for an undergraduate-level discrete mathematics course (Math 61) through an intensive, problem-solving focused curriculum.
The Discovering College Math program at UCLA Summer Sessions introduces high school students to college-level mathematics as a creative, problem-solving activity. The intensive three-week program focuses on discrete mathematics, covering topics such as logic, sequences, counting, and graphs. Students gain vital skills in constructing rigorous arguments through a problem-solving approach. The curriculum is structured with morning activities based on the Math Circle model of small group problem-based learning, followed by college-style lectures and individual problem sets in the afternoons. The program aims to provide a comprehensive and immersive study experience, allowing students to earn UCLA college credit for Math 61, an undergraduate-level course.
Beyond classroom instruction, the institute includes a panel on student experiences at UCLA, faculty research lectures, an afternoon of mathematical games, and a concluding math fair. This approach helps students explore the applications of discrete mathematics in various fields, from computer coding and design to understanding genetics and game theory. Students develop mathematical maturity and curiosity, preparing them for advanced coursework and showcasing mathematics as a field combining rigor, invention, and elegance.
Each day is divided into morning and afternoon activities, with mornings focused on small group problem-based learning in a Math Circle model, and afternoons featuring college-style lectures followed by individual problem sets.
The ideal student is a high schooler who has successfully completed Algebra II and demonstrates mathematical maturity and curiosity, potentially through advanced coursework or participation in math extracurriculars.
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