Functional Maths - measures, shape & space

Resources particularly suitable for teaching and underpinning Functional Mathematics - using common measures, shape and space.  May cover any or all of the following topics:

  • money (inc. simple interest);
  • time
  • metric and Imperial measures of length, weight and capacity
  • temperature
  • compound measures  inc. speed, density & rates of pay
  • 2D and 3D shapes inc. line symmetry
  • positional and directional vocabulary
  • reading scales / using measuring instruments
  • maps and scale plans
  • coordinates (positive & negative)
  • angles
  • constructing and interpreting geometric diagrams and models (inc. nets and elevations)
  • perimeter, area and volume.

I worked with a plumbing tutor at Wiltshire College to write the attached task for a group of apprentice plumbers. The group enjoyed working on this. I was inspired to produce this after reading and using the Air Conditioner task contributed by Leia Fee (see below).

Level
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/L2.6
MSS1/L2.9
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Electrical, Electronics & Technology
Construction Carpentry Plumbing

Clever PPT reveals properties of eight 2D shapes, encouraging learners to name the shape before a picture is revealed. A whole class or small group activity designed to encourage discussion about the properties of shapes. Originally used in a family learning situation.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Maths
MSS2/E2.2
MSS2/E2.1
MSS2/E1.1
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space

[img_assist|nid=4809|title=|desc=|link=popup|align=left|width=100|height=76]Useful set of two resources.
1) A Smart notebook file that introduces the topic, provides practice questions and finishes with a room decorating project and a self-assessment check.
Please note you must have the Smart notebook software installed on your computer in order to open, view and use this resource http://smarttech.com/
2) PowerPoint scale diagram multiple choice quiz (5 questions) makes a good final activity or use later for revision.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
MSS1/L2.10
MSS1/L1.11
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Painting Decorating & DIY

‘I have…Who has?’ is a fast-paced coin counting game that has been adapted from a game on Super Teacher Worksheets

For the game to work correctly all of the worksheets need to be distributed to your students so some students may get more than one card. This could be used as a way to differentiate with the higher level students being given more cards to work with.

Level
Entry Level 3
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 1
Maths
MSS1/E2.1
MSS1/E1.1
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
General numeracy / maths

Great for Functional Maths and/or employability classes, this set of resources explore the different levels of the minimum wage. A PPT introduces the topic and demonstrates how to solve some sample problems about the wages bill of a sandwich shop with 4 employees aged between 16 and 35. (Adding up and multiplying money).
The accompanying worksheet provides further practice and consolidation and includes extension questions.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Employment skills & Public services
Business & Money management

A very practical and useful E2-E3 Functional Maths resource for extracting information from lists and tables, recording information in a table, and completing simple calculations with time (programme length).

Level
Entry Level 3
Entry Level 2
Maths
AN MSS1/E3.3
HD1/E2.1
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Functional Maths - handling information and data
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

Straightforward, very useful fill-in worksheet for underpinning Entry level 2 Functional Maths.

Level
Entry Level 2
Maths
MSS1/E2.3
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space

Hands-on measuring followed by challenging questions about the cost and time involved in re-filling a swimming pool. Fully mapped for adult numeracy and Functional Maths.

Level
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/L2.5
MSS1/L2.9
AN MSS1/L2.2 Calculate, measure and record time
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Sport and fitness
Leisure, Hobbies, Travel & Tourism

Excellent practice with balance / budget sheets and working with large numbers (including negative numbers). Complete the missing information in three different sheets (holiday budget, household budget, business costs). Ideal for Functional Maths.

Level
Level 2
Maths
N1/L2.2
N1/L2.1
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Business & Money management

Challenging and very functional worksheets where learner must complete the missing information and calculate the take-home pay etc. for various UK tax payers. There are also some interesting open questions that are ideal for Functional Maths interpreting skills.

Please note an updated 2012-2013 version of this resource, and an answer sheet, is now available.See below.

Level
Level 2
Maths
N2/L2.9
MSS1/L2.1
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Employment skills & Public services
Business & Money management