Solving Real Life Stuff for Years 8 - 11 Book 2

Contents of Book 2:

 

Teacher's notes.
Assessment rubric written reports.
 

 - Bubblegum Blowouts A — Measurement of weight, volume and length.
 - Bubble Gum Blow Outs  — Measurement of volume.

 - Bouncing Balls Length, number (square roots).
 - Container Cubbies - Surface area, drawing three-dimensional shapes.

 - Easter Eggs - Measurement, graphs, fractions, decimals and percentage.

 - Happy Numbers - Number (addition, square numbers).

 - Jelly Babies - Measuring weight, statistics.

 - Streetscapes - Linear graphs and equations.

 - Ramps - Ratio, slopes.

 - How Good is a Stubby Holder - Measuring temperature, graphs, formula.

 - The Dud Decathalon - Statistics, measurement if the activity is performed.

 - Tree Canopies - True bearings, polar graphs, measuring angles and length.

 - Grand Final Reunion - Quadratic graphs and equations.

 - The Leaning Tower of Poser - Ration, measuring length and angles, linear graphs.

 - The Power of People - Measuring of angles, geometric construction.

 - Soapy Solutions - Ratio, measuring capacity, linear graphs and equations.

 - Bungee Jumping - Linear graphs, measuring length, linear formula.
 - Growth and Form - Coordinates.

 

Selected answers.

Selected Answers.

The Solving Real-Life Stuff with Maths titles go beyond abstract theory and help students in years 7—10 to understand the practical application of the mathematical concepts they learn from text books.

Each book contains an array of challenging, hands-on activities and high-interest topics (such as sport and bungee-jumping Barbie dolls!) that will motivate and engage even the most reluctant learner in your classroom and foster an active-learning environment. Most units have a link to general science concepts, making them an ideal cross-curriculum resource. 

Students are encouraged to work together and to use technological materials and computer programs such as Excel to complete tasks. 

While some topics are self-contained, several require preparation to ensure each lesson is a success; the teacher’s notes section lists the required equipment and provides helpful advice in this regard. 

An assessment rubric is provided to help teachers and students to focus on the key skills and knowledge learnt in each unit and an extensive answer section will assist teachers with marking.