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These four-week classes will be taught in person on the De Anza College campus.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
PYTHON PROGRAMMING: BEGINNING [2 HOURS] Entering Grades 6-8 – This course introduces students to basic elements of the Python programming language, including data types, control structures, algorithm development and program design with functions. Students will be defining new object classes, creating interactive applications with buttons, learning about animation and creating an interactive game using Python. The instructor will also cover fundamental principles of object-oriented programming, as well as data and information processing techniques.
MATHEMATICS
*Meets Common Core Standards
The Math Preparation series is designed to introduce key Common Core math concepts from the upcoming year while reinforcing the prior year’s most essential carryover skills. Students in seventh and eighth grade also have the option to register for high school math classes if they have already completed coursework preparing them for more advanced mathematics.
MATH PREPARATION: GRADE 6*
Entering Grade 6 – Students in this course will apply their knowledge of multiplication and division to
solve ratio and rate problems. They will extend their knowledge of fractions and learn to explain, in their own words, how dividing and multiplying fractions follows logical mathematical processes. Students will also learn problem-solving strategies and deepen their understanding of rational numbers, absolute value, expressions and equations.
Register at deanza.edu/academy For questions, email communityeducation@deanza.edu
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July 1-26
GRADES 6-8
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS