reSolve: Mathematical modelling – Packaging designer
In this unit, students assume the role of consultants to a packaging company that produces packs for a range of different cylindrical objects such as candles, drinks bottles and perfumes. Comparison is made between the design cycle and the modelling cycle, and students reflect upon how design work might be informed by an understanding of mathematical modelling processes. In addition, students are given some practice scenarios so they can develop their skills in interpreting and critiquing mathematical models.
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Year level(s) | Year 9 |
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Audience | Teacher |
Purpose | Teaching resource |
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
Keywords | nets, shapes, modelling |
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Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
Strand and focus | Geometry, Apply understanding |
Topics | Shapes and objects |
AC: Mathematics content descriptions |
ACMMG216
Calculate areas of composite shapes
ACMMG217
Calculate the surface area and volume of cylinders and solve related problems
ACMMG222
Investigate Pythagoras’ Theorem and its application to solving simple problems involving right angled triangles
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National numeracy learning progression |
Understanding geometric properties
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UGP3
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Organisation | ReSolve: Maths by Inquiry |
Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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