Our current material is suitable for a semester long stand alone course on Logic.
Computer Science and Mathematics courses (e.g., Geometry) are a natural fit with our course material. Logic would also be a good module in a year long course on critical thinking and /or problem solving.
Logic is closely related to two of the standards for mathematical practice required by Common Core. (1) Reason abstractly and quantitatively: The students are able to abstract a given situation and represent it symbolically and manipulate the representing symbols as if they have a life of their own, without necessarily attending to their referents. (2) Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others: Students can build a logical progression of statements to explore the truth of their conjectures. They justify their conclusions, communicate them to others, and respond to the arguments of others. They can distinguish correct logic or reasoning from that which is flawed, and\if there is a flaw in an argument\explain what it is.
Logic directly supports two of the practices for science and engineering identified by the Next Generation Science Standards. (1) Constructing explanations and designing solutions: The goal for students is to construct logically coherent explanations of phenomena that incorporate their current understanding of science, or a model that represents it, and are consistent with the available evidence. (2) Engaging in argument from evidence: In science, reasoning and argument are essential for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a line of reasoning and for finding the best explanation for a natural phenomenon. In engineering, reasoning and argument are essential for finding the best possible solution to a problem. Engineers use systematic methods to compare alternatives, formulate evidence based on test data, make arguments from evidence to defend their conclusions, evaluate critically the ideas of others, and revise their designs in order to achieve the best solution to the problem at hand.
Logic is most closely related to Data and Analysis and Algorithms and Programming concepts in the Computer Science Teaching Framework.
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Yes. We've packed a lot of material into 5 days of camp, with each day's course materials, exercises, and extras building on what came before. Missing one day means missing out on the next step in the sequence of lessons we've devised especially for you as high school students.
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Admission to this camp is on a rolling basis with a cap of 24 teachers. Though we've established May 31 as the cutoff date for applying, we will review applications as soon as they are filed, and we will continue to review until we fill all the available places. We encourage you to apply early and lessen the chance of being waitlisted.