Maths in Sustainability is a collection of student work sheets that feature the application of mathematical knowledge and skills in various real-world contexts. Transport, energy sources,recycling, water, composting, electricity, food miles and the Earth in space are some of the topics used to provide fresh approaches for teaching Australian Curriculum content.
The work sheets are designed for students in years 7–10. The CD-ROM contains the whole book in PDF format which is ideal for projection on the interactive whiteboard, and answers are included to make marking and assessment quick and easy.
Topics include:
- Area, volume and surface area
- Trigonometry
- Stem-and-leaf plots
- Tree diagrams and arrays
- Mean, median and mode
- Percentages and rates
- Interpreting numerical data
- Probability
- Venn diagrams, two-way tables
- Exponential functions
- Simultaneous equations
- Scientific notation
About this series:
Each book in the Instant Lessons series is a collection of fresh and versatile work sheet activities which may be photocopied for student use. They are unique in providing the highest learning outcomes with instant usability.
Use them to supplement your existing resources, to extend student capabilities for revision purposes, or for class work when the regular teacher is absent.
Versatile Uses
Supplementary classroom lessons
Homework activities
Reinforcement of learning
Extension work for advanced students
Preparation for assessment
Exam revision
Teaching Benefits
Creative teaching ideas
Developing greater student interest and understanding
A fresh approach to a topic or lesson
A way of targeting student weaknesses
Suitable for individual or group work
A variety of activities for home study