13 November 2013

14 November, S2 - Year 11 (Cover)*

GCSE Higher

Title: 2 - Fractions (2)
Challenge Questions
A rectangle is measured to be 5.23m by 2.43m, with each measurement given to 2 DP. What are the bounds of the area of this rectangle?

What do we mean by the term irrational in maths?

Learning Targets
Beginning
Calculate upper and lower bounds

Developing
To be able to explain how to add and subtract mixed numbers.

Mastering
To be able to investigate irrational numbers.

Resources 

Starter
Remind yourself how to estimate using this online worksheet - EstimatingNow write some quick notes on how you estimate values. 


Beginning
Introduce students to the idea of finding limits of number (including decimals), if you need reminding please have a look at this MEP 6, page 25

Now work through the questions below at your own pace:
MEP 6, page 25
MEP Answers 1-6, page 38

If you need a challenge take a look at these exam questions: Error Bounds

Developing
Remind yourself of how to undertake basic calculations with fractions (this worksheet includes answers so you can check your work):
Fractions Calculations (from Ten Ticks 7-8, 2)*

Mastering
I would like you now to investigate irrational numbers:
MEP 6.8, page 29
MEP Answers 1-6, 39

As revision have a go at these exam questions:

Book Review

Homework




Further & Additional 

Title: Geometry 
Challenge Question
What are the key rules you need to understand?

Learning Targets
To develop your understanding of geometric reasoning. 

Resources 
Working from the textbooks as follows: 


Further Mathematics

Additional Mathematics
Quarter 1
Chapter
Page
Sections
Page
Week 2
3 – Geometry   Recall 1
32
Algebra - Applications
59-72

Further & Additional - Learning Programme

Challenge Yourself

Book Review


Homework