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Re: SolidWorks Robotics Summer School

Math level: Basic Math (such as perfect squares/perfect square root from 1 - 20. For example is someone said 15^2 would you know the answer with no calculator)

Algebra, Geometry, Trig (definitely my favorite), Combining Geometry with Trig - such as a unit circle. There is just little Calculus - by more applied and how it relates to the robot; such as center of mass, moment of inertia. However, even when I taught Calculus or Differential Equations most students made Algebraic mistakes.

Although I believe in using a calculator, TI is a great customer, you need to realize, that there are engineering professors that will not allow calculators on a test. This is a fact that surprises many high school students when they get to college. You are at an age where you can figure things out in your head - with math you just have to exercise your brain. Sometimes in the summer students forget.

Also, there is not exam, no PSAT, SAT, AP exam, State standard exam, classroom exam, no test - what about just learning for learning, with no pressure? Marie
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