In this ongoing program, learners will develop their maths skills.

Please note: This is for ESL Beginner A1+ Learners. If your learner is more advanced, please try this class on Helen and Friends: https://outschool.com/classes/lets-learn-math-mathematics-through-cryptology-11-14-years-cnuDdxkR?usid=MOFYujvR&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


This course contains a greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom, pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning, language support to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language.

Week of 1/4/24 -  Introduction to Cryptography - the science of secret codes and communication security
Week of 8/4/24 - Introduction to Cryptography - basic cryptographic concepts, such as encryption, decryption, and cipher systems
Week of 15/4/24 - Introduction to Cryptography - Historical overview: exploring ancient cryptographic methods and famous historical ciphers
Week of 22/4/24 - Symmetric Encryption - algorithms, including substitution ciphers and transposition ciphers
Week of 29/4/24 - Symmetric Encryption - principles of encryption and decryption using symmetric keys
Week of 6/5/24 - Symmetric Encryption - Cipher-making activity: creating and encrypting messages using simple substitution ciphers
Week of 13/5/24 - Frequency Analysis - techniques for breaking substitution ciphers 
Week of 20/5/24 - Frequency Analysis - letter frequency distributions in different languages  
Week of 27/5/24 - Frequency Analysis - Frequency analysis challenge: deciphering encrypted messages using frequency analysis methods   
Week of 3/6/24 - Public-Key Cryptography - encryption algorithms, including RSA encryption  
Week of 10/6/24 - Public-Key Cryptography - principles of public and private keys for secure communication
Week of 17/6/24 - Public-Key Cryptography - RSA encryption simulation: exploring the mathematical principles behind RSA encryption
Week of 24/6/24 - Cryptographic Protocols - secure communication, including SSL/TLS and HTTPS 
Week of 1/7/24 - Cryptographic Protocols - role of cryptography in securing internet communication and transactions
Week of 8/7/24 - Cryptographic Protocols - Secure communication project: implementing cryptographic protocols in a simulated online communication scenario
Week of 15/7/24 - Cryptanalysis - techniques for breaking encrypted messages
Week of 22/7/24 - Cryptanalysis - brute-force attacks, frequency analysis, and other cryptanalysis methods
Week of 29/7/24 - Cryptanalysis - Cryptanalysis challenge: decrypting encrypted messages using cryptanalysis techniques
Week of 5/8/24 - Hash Functions and Digital Signatures - role in cryptographic security
Week of 12/8/24 - Hash Functions and Digital Signatures - applications in authentication and verification
Week of 19/8/24 - Hash Functions and Digital Signatures - Digital signature activity: creating and verifying digital signatures using cryptographic algorithms
Week of 26/8/24 - Block Ciphers and Stream Ciphers - including DES and AES
Week of 2/9/24 - Block Ciphers and Stream Ciphers - principles of block and stream encryption and decryption  
Week of 9/9/24 - Block Ciphers and Stream Ciphers - Cipher-breaking competition: breaking encrypted messages using block and stream cipher techniques 
Week of 16/9/24 - Cryptographic Applications - real-world scenarios, such as secure messaging, data encryption, and digital signatures
Week of 23/9/24 - Cryptographic Applications - ethical and legal implications of cryptography, including privacy and cybersecurity concerns
Week of 30/9/24 - Cryptographic Applications - Cryptographic application project: designing and implementing a cryptographic solution for a specific problem or scenario
Week of 7/10/24 - Cryptography in History and Literature - historical events, espionage, and literature
Week of 14/10/24 - Cryptography in History and Literature - famous cryptographic puzzles, unsolved codes, and mysterious messages
Week of 21/10/24 - Cryptography in History and Literature - Historical cryptography challenge: decrypting historical ciphers and codes from different time periods

Further classes will be added.


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We look forward to being part of your learning journey!