| Practical mathematics activities from a range of everyday contexts that are most suitable for motivating students.
The Maths in... series has been designed for students in years 9 and 10. However, work sheets could be used to motivate and add interest to any Junior or Middle School Mathematics course by demonstrating how mathematics can be applied to everyday life.
Maths in Sport topics: Playing fields and geometrical shapes Measuring performance Sports areas- length, perimeter and volume Decimals and track events Rock climbing and Pythagoras' theorem Diving formulas Cricket and softball Solving problems and scuba diving Scoring darts Basketball and netball Creating game schedules Speed calculations Calculating discounts and costs Sporting statistics Surfing, grand prix, air racing, cricket and golf activities |