Fall Math+ 2021 - Washington, DC
Instructor: John DeCaro
Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
Bio:
John DeCaro has been teaching math at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, MD for the past 15 years. During that time he has taught Multivariable Calculus, AP Calculus AB, Precalculus, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, and Algebra I. John holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Boston College and a master’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics from Georgetown University. He began his teaching career with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps where he taught for two years in the country of Belize. At Georgetown Prep John moderates the Math League and the Chess Club.
About the course:
This Fall’s course focuses on Probability, a mathematical concept that has both practical relevance and important mathematical applications. The course will teach probability while exploring many real-world applications from finance to decision-making to poker.
NOTE: The course will be hosted via Zoom and will be held on the dates and times below in EASTERN TIME (ET). As the course is virtual, students do not have to be based in DC to enroll.
Wednesday, October 6th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 13th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 20th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 27th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 3rd, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 10th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Students will receive a digital copy of the manual few days before the course starts.
Instructor: John DeCaro
Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
Bio:
John DeCaro has been teaching math at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, MD for the past 15 years. During that time he has taught Multivariable Calculus, AP Calculus AB, Precalculus, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, and Algebra I. John holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Boston College and a master’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics from Georgetown University. He began his teaching career with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps where he taught for two years in the country of Belize. At Georgetown Prep John moderates the Math League and the Chess Club.
About the course:
This Fall’s course focuses on Probability, a mathematical concept that has both practical relevance and important mathematical applications. The course will teach probability while exploring many real-world applications from finance to decision-making to poker.
NOTE: The course will be hosted via Zoom and will be held on the dates and times below in EASTERN TIME (ET). As the course is virtual, students do not have to be based in DC to enroll.
Wednesday, October 6th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 13th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 20th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 27th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 3rd, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 10th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Students will receive a digital copy of the manual few days before the course starts.
Instructor: John DeCaro
Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
Bio:
John DeCaro has been teaching math at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, MD for the past 15 years. During that time he has taught Multivariable Calculus, AP Calculus AB, Precalculus, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, and Algebra I. John holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Boston College and a master’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics from Georgetown University. He began his teaching career with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps where he taught for two years in the country of Belize. At Georgetown Prep John moderates the Math League and the Chess Club.
About the course:
This Fall’s course focuses on Probability, a mathematical concept that has both practical relevance and important mathematical applications. The course will teach probability while exploring many real-world applications from finance to decision-making to poker.
NOTE: The course will be hosted via Zoom and will be held on the dates and times below in EASTERN TIME (ET). As the course is virtual, students do not have to be based in DC to enroll.
Wednesday, October 6th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 13th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 20th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 27th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 3rd, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 10th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Students will receive a digital copy of the manual few days before the course starts.