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.
- Resource details
- Year level
- Year 8 Year 9
- Purpose
- Teaching resource
- Strand
- Space
- Topic
- Shapes and objects
- Audience
- Teachers
- Format
- Downloadable resource
- Numeracy progression
- Understanding units of measurement (P9, P10) Understanding geometric properties (P7) Multiplicative strategies (P9)
- Publisher
- reSolve Maths by Inquiry
- Copyright
- © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0.
- Keywords
- shape
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