Forget the drill, drill, drill and find the beauty and wonderment in mathematics. Put math fears aside, see math in a whole new light, and make math easier for the upcoming fall.

How to get the most out of Discovering The WOW Factor in Math (Math Appreciation) with Jean Hoeft:

• First, read the course details below.

• Prepare a notebook for note-taking and homework.

• Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the instructor's lecture for Class One.

• Complete the Week One Activities.

• If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Powerpoint.

• Repeat until all classes are complete.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.

Total classes: 8

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Basic high school math skills

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade or advanced 8th grade

Suggested credit: 2/3 semester Math Discovery

Instructor: Jean Hoeft

Course Description: This course is designed to energize your math student and awaken curiosity in the divine design of our universe through mathematics.  Students will explore some of the curious principles and laws that govern mathematics to explore how math affects them, and how it impacts their world. Each day students will be exposed to a new topic of exploration. We will discover the unique processes involved and they will be asked to perform a challenge for homework. Each topic is unique and no two students will complete the challenge the same.  Grades are based on the completion of assignments and participation in class.

Course outline:

Day 1: Paschal’s Triangle

Day 2: Wheel of Theodorus

Day 3: Golden Triangle

Day 4: Fibonacci Sequences

Day 5: Pythagoreus and his Very Useful Theorem

Day 6: Euler’s Rule

Day 7: Calculus and how it came to be

Day 8: A Coding Game

Course Materials: All materials are provided free by the instructor

Homework: There will be one challenge given to students each night.  Students will complete the challenge based on their understanding of the topic and their enthusiasm for the subject. Expect to spend approximately 40 minutes on homework each day.

quizzes are automated and graded by the computer for immediate feedback.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.