The ability to think laterally is the pathway for success in high school. Students who are successful lateral thinkers and effective problem solvers have a definite advantage over their peers. This course provides the perfect opportunity to develop essential skills of success.

Course Goals

Among the outcomes:

• Develop an arsenal of problem solving tools for application in various settings
• Develop problem solving skills in relation to motion and time problems
• Develop understandings of combinations and permutations
• Develop understandings of cryptarithms and probability
• Develop skills in solving matchstick puzzles
• Develop understandings of venn diagrams and grids
• Develop logical and lateral thinking skills