Introduction

Preamble 2

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Prerequisite Maths Skills

Pupils will require the following skills to access this sequence of activities:

 

Brief lesson outline

The five-lesson sequence takes the pupil through these activities:

 

This case has been prepared with these broad aims in mind:

A. To develop in the pupil:

1. A range of mathematical skills through their use in a practical scenario

2. An awareness of the practical nature of mathematics as a tool for everyday use

3. Confidence in the application of mathematics to everyday situations

 

B. To develop in the teacher the confidence and skills to use and manage open-ended problem-solving tasks in the learning of mathematics.

 

Suggested Assessment