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 June 20-July 15
GRADES 4-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 These classes will be taught at Cupertino Middle School, except those noted as “online only” in the class description.
PYTHON PROGRAMMING: INTERMEDIATE [2 HOURS]
Entering Grades 6-9 – This course will help students strengthen their skills and build on what they have learned in previous classes. Through practical
examples, students will gain a deeper understanding
of programming and how it is applied in the real
world. Projects will reinforce their understanding of fundamentals while encouraging experimentation and exploration. Students will learn about building a platform and applications using Python installation, variables, operators, strings, lists, tuples and maps, Turtle, drawing, conditional statements, loops, functions, objects and classes. This class meets online only, via the De Anza College Canvas learning management system, and does not have a face-to-face component.
 MATHEMATICS
The Math Boost and Math Preparation courses are designed to introduce key Common Core math concepts from the upcoming year while reinforcing the prior year’s most essential carryover skills.
MATH BOOST: GRADE 4*
Entering Grade 4 – This class will introduce students
to themes and concepts of algebra, geometry and statistics. Students will use hands-on applications
and problem-solving exercises designed to promote conceptual understanding and enhance logical thinking skills. Additional topics include place value, rounding, estimating, identifying prime and composite numbers as well as prime factoring. Through complex problem- solving, students will practice fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
*Meets Common Core standards
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