class 1 introduction to logic & problem solving
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is the introductory class of the Logic & Problem Solving course PROG1026 at NSCCTRANSCRIPT
Class 1 – Course outline, Work Plan, Expectations, Intro to L&PS
Agenda
Getting to know you About this course Proposed work plan Break Portfolio Activity Pre-test Quest: Intro to Decimal Number
Systems Wrap-up, Questions
Is this logical?
In Mathematics, the art of proposing a problem must be held of higher value than solving it.Georg Cantor
The value of a problem is not so much coming up with the answer, as in the ideas and attempted ideas it forces on the would-be solver.Israel Nathan Herstein
Imagination is more important than intelligence.Albert Einstein
The Course Outline & Work Plan
Course Outline Basics Outcomes College Expectations
Work Plan Expectations References and Supports
Course site http://developer.innovait.ca Timelines
Break
15 minutes
Lateral Thinking
Check your answers One more…
Functional Fixedness
Four connected straight lines
Connect all 9 dots
Cannot lift pencil after you start to draw the lines
Logic
Verbal Reasoning Numeric Reasoning Patterns & Rules Known structures
Problem-Solving
Ordered Approaches Flows of information, activity Use of mathematics and logic to
solve problems Solutions
Algorithmic Heuristic
Math Pre-test
This is NOT a graded test, it’s a C.A.T.
Please attempt as much of the pre-test as you can
Leave questions you cannot solve Try to show your working where
appropriate Sign your name to the top and pass
it in before you leave
Portfolio Activity
Fill out the portfolio activity provided Be sure you include your name on
the top of the exercise Please pass this in before you leave
Summary
Introduction to PROG 1026 Course Outline and Work Plan References and Resources
Course website Logic, Problem Solving, and
Computing Questions?
Assignment
No assignment Pick up textbook and flash drive by
class 3
Next Class: Number Systems and Basic Operations