The hands-on activity, ‘Rainy Day Delight’ shows students how to make and use a rain gauge. They need to mark their gauges accurately to measure the amount of rain (or flow from a sprinkler) over a period of time. This activity can be done by individuals or groups, at school or as a fun homework …More
In this learning activity, ‘Balancing Act’, students must solve balance puzzles and then make up their own. The main idea is that balance on a set of scales shows an equality relationship. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
This data representation worksheet, ‘Graphs and Multiplication’ allows for practice interpreting graphs. Answer sheet provided with file download.
The learning activity, ‘Deli Maths’ explores the way algebra is used to solve the real problems faced in a deli. As customers order different amounts of meat and other products, students will need to find ways to quickly calculate weights, slices and prices. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions …More
This beginning maths worksheet, ‘Looking at Data’ allows for practice analysing graphs. Answer sheet provided with file download.