Using various maths concepts such as ratio and proportion, probability, percentages and fractions - these clips show how students can apply maths to every day real life scenarios.
Students will be able to use:
- Probability using weather forecasting methods and picking chocolates from a box
- Percentages to work out discounts when going shopping
- Algebra to work out the cost of a mobile phone contract and to calculate snacks at the cinema
- Fractions where a group of friends demonstrate how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions in order to share a meal
- Finance which shows a man buying a car on finance and he has to calculate how much his monthly payments would be
These clips are taken from the series, Real Life Maths
Suitable for: KS3 / GCSE in England Wales and Northern Ireland. Also at National 4, 5 and Higher in Scotland.
Ratio and Proportion. video
A cake company demonstrates how ratios and proportions are used to complete an order.
Percentages. video
Clothes shopping and video statistics are used to explain percentages.
Algebra. video
A mobile phone deal and a trip to the cinema are used to explain algebra.
Sequences. video
The purchasing of cupcakes is used to explain linear and quadratic sequences.
Pythagoras. video
Cleaning a window and installing a TV are used to explain the theory of Pythagoras.
Probability. video
Predicting the weather and choosing a chocolate are used to explain probability.
Trigonometry. video
A hiker trying to work out the height and distance he's walked uses trigonometry.
Fractions. video
A group of friends sharing a meal is used to explain fractions.
Geometry. video
A clothes designer trying to make an outfit uses geometry.
Finance. video
A man buying a car uses financial planning and investment to work out how much he'll pay.
Where next?
The Maths Show. collection
Mathematician and comedian Matt Parker explains important topics for students studying GCSE maths.
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