Understanding Maths
- The Curriculum Australian Curriculum: Mathematics Maths and numeracy Financial literacy
- Professional learning Maths in Schools Professional Learning Explicit Teaching in Maths Modules and resources National organisations and Professional associations Articles, podcasts, webinars
Plan, Teach and Assess
Families
- For parents and carers Why maths? What to expect at school Inspire a love of maths Learn and play together Building a growth mindset Numeracy at Year 1
Students
- Student resources Why do I need to know this? Games and activities Careers with maths Make a difference with maths Challenges
Find great resources

Home / Plan, Teach and Assess / Planning / Maths Eyes / Browse by strand / Statistics / Give us a lift

Give us a lift

Prompts

Under what circumstances might it be safe to have more than 21 people in this lift?

Under what circumstances might it be unsafe to have less than 21 people in this lift?

What is the average mass per person used to calculate the maximum load of this lift?

Why might a group of 21 people on holiday want to take two separate trips in the lift?

Download image

Maths Eyes Australia logo Join in the fun on our Maths Eyes Australia Facebook page for teachers.

View the newsletter archive

Sign me up!

Select content type:

Email address

About the Mathematics Hub
Accessibility
Acknowledgements
Contact
FAQs

Maths in Schools: Teaching and Learning Resources to Support Mathematics is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and managed by Education Services Australia.

Privicy policy Terms of use Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connection and contribution to lands, waters, communities and learning.