| 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 |
