teaching resource

Financial Mathematics Maths Investigation – Let's Play Mini Golf!

Updated: 10 Jun 2021

A mathematics investigation about financial mathematics and measurement, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 12 Pages
Years: 5 - 6

Curriculum

VC2M5N06

Solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient mental and written calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; check the reasonableness of answers
VC2M5N07

Solve problems involving division, choosing efficient mental and written strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction
VC2M5N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including simple financial planning contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient mental and written calculation strat...
VC2M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units
VC2M6N04

Apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals, using digital tools where appropriate; use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
VC2M6N06

Multiply and divide decimals by multiples of powers of 10 without a calculator, applying knowledge of place value and proficiency with multiplication facts, using estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
VC2M6N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and using efficient mental and written calculation strategies, and us...
VC2M6M01

Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity; choose and use decimal representations of metric measurements relevant to the context of a problem
VC2M6M02

Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems

AC9M5N06

Solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; check the reasonableness of answers
AC9M5N07

Solve problems involving division, choosing efficient strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction
AC9M5N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms
AC9M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units
AC9M6N04

Apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals, using digital tools where appropriate; use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
AC9M6N06

Multiply and divide decimals by multiples of powers of 10 without a calculator, applying knowledge of place value and proficiency with multiplication facts; using estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
AC9M6N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems, involving rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in te
AC9M6M01

Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity; choose and use decimal representations of metric measurements relevant to the context of a problem
AC9M6M02

Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems

teaching resource

Financial Mathematics Maths Investigation – Let's Play Mini Golf!

Updated: 10 Jun 2021

A mathematics investigation about financial mathematics and measurement, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 12 Pages
Years: 5 - 6

A mathematics investigation about financial mathematics and measurement, embedded in a real-world context.

This open-ended mathematics investigation has been designed to deepen students’ understanding of financial mathematics and measurement.

In this investigation, students must use their knowledge and understanding of a range of mathematical concepts to design a mini golf hole for their backyard. They are required to submit a detailed diagram and financial plan for their mini golf hole using the worksheets and supplementary materials provided within the resource.

This teaching resource includes:

teacher notes, detailing a range of important information about the investigation
a detailed description of the investigation for students, including step-by-step instructions
golf supplies catalogue
a design template
various recording worksheets
a checklist for students
reflection questions.

Curriculum

VC2M5N06

Solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient mental and written calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; check the reasonableness of answers
VC2M5N07

Solve problems involving division, choosing efficient mental and written strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction
VC2M5N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including simple financial planning contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient mental and written calculation strat...
VC2M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units
VC2M6N04

Apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals, using digital tools where appropriate; use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
VC2M6N06

Multiply and divide decimals by multiples of powers of 10 without a calculator, applying knowledge of place value and proficiency with multiplication facts, using estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
VC2M6N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and using efficient mental and written calculation strategies, and us...
VC2M6M01

Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity; choose and use decimal representations of metric measurements relevant to the context of a problem
VC2M6M02

Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems

AC9M5N06

Solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; check the reasonableness of answers
AC9M5N07

Solve problems involving division, choosing efficient strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction
AC9M5N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms
AC9M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units
AC9M6N04

Apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals, using digital tools where appropriate; use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
AC9M6N06

Multiply and divide decimals by multiples of powers of 10 without a calculator, applying knowledge of place value and proficiency with multiplication facts; using estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
AC9M6N09

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems, involving rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in te
AC9M6M01

Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity; choose and use decimal representations of metric measurements relevant to the context of a problem
AC9M6M02

Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems

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Tanya Starkey · 3 years ago

I'd love to see a section where people who have completed this task are able to upload examples of what students have created!
- Stephanie (Teach Starter) · 3 years ago
  
  Hi there Tanya. As the creator of this resource, I would love to see that, too! I'll definitely be taking this idea to our IT Development team. I hope you and your class had a great time planning your mini golf courses!
Michael Busija · 5 years ago

Do you have lesson plans available for these like you do with the class party investigation?
- Paul (Teach Starter) · 5 years ago
  
  Hi Michael, At the moment, this investigation is a stand-alone resource. If you would like to see it as part of a lesson, please feel free to request a resource at our 'Request a Resource' page. https://www.teachstarter.com/request-a-resource/ Requests are voted on by the Teach Starter community and we create the top requests. Please let me know if you have any further questions, I’m more than happy to help.