Summer Math+ 2022 - Omaha, NE

Instructor: Jake Moore

Level: Middle School (rising 6th-9th)

Bio:

Jake Moore joined Duchesne Academy in 2012. He teaches Geometry and Precalculus. In addition, he is also the Math Club moderator, the Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach, and the Reserve Basketball Coach. Prior to coming to Duchesne, he taught for two years in Winnebago, Nebraska, teaching 6th-8th Math, Social Studies, and Religion at St. Augustine Indian Mission School.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a Master of Education in Secondary School Teaching, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, all of which he received from Creighton University. He is from Omaha and attended Mary Our Queen grade school and Creighton Prep high school. His wife is also a teacher; she currently teaches at St. Thomas More school in Omaha. He has two children, Molly and Jacob. He enjoys spending time with them reading, playing outside, or watching tv/movies.

He also enjoys most anything sports-related (watching football or soccer, going to Jays games, or playing occasionally); he also enjoys playing fantasy sports, particularly fantasy football.

About the course:

This Summer’s course focuses on Applied Number Theory – mathematical applications related to the study of integers (e.g., -1, 2, 3). Key topics include binary numbers, cryptography and computer science.

NOTE: The course will be offered in person at St. Thomas More. Further details such as safety protocols will be communicated to registrants.

Tuesday, July 19th, 5:30-6:30 pm

Wednesday, July 20th, 5:30-6:30 pm

Thursday, July 21st, 5:30-6:30 pm

Tuesday, July 26th, 5:30-6:30 pm

Wednesday, July 27th, 5:30-6:30 pm

Thursday, July 28th, 5:30-6:30 pm

Students will receive a physical copy of the manual on the day of the course.