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.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 9
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Mathematics investigation
Keywords	nets, shapes, modelling
Curriculum alignment
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
National numeracy learning progression	Understanding geometric properties - UGP3
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Organisation	ReSolve: Maths by Inquiry
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