Participants will cooperate in solving puzzles and doing activities drawn from magic tricks, probability, logic, game theory, and geometry. Participants will work together to discuss and solve puzzles using pencil and paper, dice, mathematical origami, paper folding and cutting, and carrying out "democratic logic debates." Topics may include finding out why your acquaintances have more friends than you do, gambling paradoxes, pirates divvying up gold coins, colored sock problems, container puzzles, logic problems, fractal constructions, Logicians versus Pirates, zero-knowledge proofs for Finding Waldo, and how Ranked Choice Voting actually works. All backgrounds, skills, and interests are welcome. Hands on teamwork is a big part of the course. There are no prerequisites—just a sense of humor, curiosity, and common sense. Former participants, please join us for more fun!

COURESE LEADER

Mark Schlawin's multiple careers most recently included 20 joyful years of teaching Middle School mathematics and science. Mark has previously presented three well-received workshops at the Evergreen Forum and was a panelist for the Science in the News course.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note: This class will NOT meet on 11/25 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

This Evergreen Forum course takes place in-person only and will not be recorded. No zoom or virtual attendance will be available for this course.Any general questions or concerns about this event should be directed to CMAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 609-751-9699.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS are available. Please submit a request form by following the link here to apply.

REFUND INFORMATION
If you are no longer able to attend an event/program, we invite you to donate the program fee to CMAP — call us for more information.

If you do need a refund, checks are issued for cash, check, and credit card payments; electronic payments are refunded electronically. Refund processing takes approximately 2 weeks.Refunds requested up to 6 business days before class are issued minus a $15 processing fee;no refund is offered 5 business days or less before class begins.No refund is offered for programs costing $15 or less, and a $15 processing fee applies to those who register for the same program more than once.