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Wed 20 Mar 2024 19:00 - 22:00 at Meeting Rooms B115-116 - Workshop

The Euclidean Discus Toss is an active and tactile learning activity that models the extended Euclidean algorithm with a frisbee relay. The extended Euclidean algorithm involves both iterative and recursive programming and is regularly taught throughout the mathematics and computer science curricula. Recursion is fundamental to both disciplines, yet is widely regarded as among the more difficult programming concept to both teach and learn. In the Euclidean Discus Toss, students toss and catch frisbees in a collaborative and hands-on effort designed to sharpen modular arithmetic skills, enhance familiarity with iterative and recursive algorithms, and strengthen classroom community. The activity is fun, low-stakes, and can be customized to meet a variety of pedagogical objectives.

Wed 20 Mar

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19:00 - 22:00
19:00
3h
Talk
(Cancelled) Workshop 107: The Euclidean Discus TossCancelled
Workshops
Matthew Morena Christopher Newport University