Resources
Modelling pulley systems
This resource investigates modelling and constructing pulley systems designed to lift loads.
Suggested learning outcomes include:
- To be able to recognise and describe the main parts of a pulley system.
- To understand how a pulley system can reduce the effort needed to lift a load. ...
Modelling the helix
This resources provides a template for creating a model of the DNA double helix. The class should collaborate on one model. Each student should make just...
Modelling the Internet Activity
Suitable for upper-primary teachers of computing, this Barefoot Computing activity focuses on the technical aspects of the internet explaining how it differs from the World Wide Web (WWW). Children gain an understanding of the hardware that makes up computer networks and how IP addresses allow communication between...
Modelling the Market: Part One
From the Integrating Mathematical Problem Solving project by Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI), this activity shows that it is not possible to be certain what the market will do next. The mathematical ideas covered are:
• Time series
• Percentage change
• Random walks
• Geometric...
Modelling the Market: Part Two
From the Integrating Mathematical Problem Solving project by Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI), this activity shows that derivatives can help to manage risk. The market in derivatives has grown enormously in recent years. On average, speculators break even. The mathematical ideas covered are:
•...
Modelling with Spreadsheets explains and illustrates both the principles of modelling and the use of computer spreadsheet methods. It describes several well-known applications of modelling in detail and provides spreadsheet activities for the reader to tackle on his or her own computer.
Modelling: Depth of Water in a Tidal River
This excel file looks at using the sine curve to model the water depth in a tidal river.
The first interactive sheet shows how the Earth’s orbit around the Sun can be modelled by the sine curve. One or two cycles can...
Modelling: hot and cold
This problem solving resource is intended to help students compare two linear functions as approximations to the relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature and consider under what circumstances each of the approximations may be reasonable.
The two methods given are
‘To convert from...
Models and images materials
This set of charts, from the National Strategies, give examples of key models and images which can enhance the teaching of mental calculation strategies through Years One to Three. In addition, the materials offer a list of potential difficulties and examples to...
Models and images materials
Consider the topic that you are next teaching in mathematics, use the charts to find something that children find confusing in this topic. Choose a model or image to support their learning in this area of mathematics.