Ferry Facts & Figures! Key Stage 2U Mathematics resource for

Introduction

"Ferry Facts & Figures!" is a 5-page Mathematics resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to

This resource is part of a set of 3 with the following alternate variants:

V107331 - KS2U Mid Ability
V107333 - KS2U Low Ability

The data contained within the resource are now outdated for some of the ferries. However, the resource is useable if data are â??taken at face value.

Précis

This is a maths resource that engages students with their ferry crossing with Red Funnel. The resource task enables them to practise their data handling skills. Students are asked to read and interpret data which is provided on their work sheets. The task is designed to appeal to students in upper key stage 2.

Contextual Summary

This is a maths resource that engages students with their ferry crossing on Red Funnel ferries. The resource task enables them to practise their data handling skills. Pupils are asked to read and handle data about the Red Funnel ferries.

Curriculum Relevance

Mathematics → Statistics / Handling Data → Interpreting Ferry Data

Implementation

This resource can be completed in the classroom pre-visit or post-visit. The tasks can be integrated into lessons at any stage throughout the academic year as a revision tool or for data handling practice. It is anticipated that students will have an enriched experience as they will be reflecting on their school visit activities in a creative way, and this will reinforce how the effective handling of data can provide solutions to problems.

Key Skills Practised

Investigating and comparing statistics
Asking and answering various mathematical questions relating to given data
Identifying appropriate calculation strategies to solve a problem
Reading and writing numbers with up to 7 digits
Use of a calculator (high ability resource only)

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate their data handling skills leading to a fluency demanded in the programs of study. They will show evidence of data collection, various recording methods, comparisons and the subsequent use of this data to provide solutions.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Ferry Facts & Figures! is a Mathematics resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Ferry Facts & Figures! is designed for Upper Key Stage 2 children with Low Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Ferry Facts & Figures! is a Mathematics resource specifically targeted at Statistics / Handling Data and Interpreting Ferry Data

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed before the trip commences and on return to school after the visit

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