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Mathematics Investigations
A collection of mathematics investigations that provide primary students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on, real-life learning activities. These investigations cover concepts including fractions, measurement, decimals and percentages and money. The investigations include teaching notes, answer sheets, detailed descriptions of the investigation, recording worksheets, checklists and reflection questions.
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Data Maths Investigation – Line Up the Coins
A mathematics investigation about data, embedded in a real-world context.
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Number and Algebra Mathematics Investigation - The Solar System in Our Space
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
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Financial Mathematics Maths Investigation - Let's Play Mini Golf!
A mathematics investigation about financial mathematics and measurement, embedded in a real-world context.
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Area Investigation - Big, Loud Feet!
A mathematics investigation involving area, embedded in a real-world context.
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Volume Investigation - Creating the Land of Cubes
A mathematics investigation involving volume, embedded in a real-world context.
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Length Investigation - The Longest Finger
A mathematics investigation involving length, embedded in a real-world context.
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Mass Investigation - How Heavy Are the Objects in Your Classroom?
A mathematics investigation involving mass, embedded in a real-world context.
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Time Maths Investigation - The Sands of Time
A mathematics investigation about measuring time, embedded in a real-world context.
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Mass Maths Investigation - How Much Do We Throw Away?
A mathematics investigation about measuring mass, embedded in a real-world context.
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Patterns Maths Investigation - Bands of Friendship
A mathematics investigation involving patterns, embedded in a real-world context.
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Capacity Maths Investigation - Filling the Fish Tank
A mathematics investigation involving capacity, embedded in a real-world context.
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Length Maths Investigation - Which Plane Flies Best?
A mathematics investigation about measuring distance, embedded in a real-world context.
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2D Shape Maths Investigation - My Crazy Cubby House!
A mathematics investigation involving 2D shape, embedded in a real-world context.
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Data Maths Investigation - Should I Buy It?
A mathematics investigation involving data collection and representation, embedded in a real-world context.
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Chance and Data Maths Investigation - Roll Me a Six!
A mathematics investigation involving chance and data, embedded in a real-world context.
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Data Maths Investigation - Which Reward?
A mathematics investigation involving data collection and representation, embedded in a real-world context.
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Capacity Maths Investigation - Bath Time at the Farm!
A mathematics investigation involving capacity, embedded in a real-world context.
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Financial Planning Maths Investigation - My Day at Leisure Land!
A mathematics investigation involving financial planning, embedded in a real-world context.
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3D Objects Maths Investigation - Make Me a Radical Robot!
A mathematics investigation about 3D objects, embedded in a real-world context.
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Maths Investigation - Decimals and Percentages
A mathematics investigation about decimals and percentages, embedded in a real-world context.
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Operations with Fractions Maths Investigation - Renovate with a Rug!
A mathematics investigation about fractions, embedded in a real-world context.
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Fractions Maths Investigation - Fly That Flag!
A mathematics investigation about fractions, embedded in a real-world context.
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Garden Design Project
Your students' task is to develop their own plan for a garden.
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Maths Investigation - Prepare to Party (3)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge of decimals and percentages to a real-world context.
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Maths Investigation - Prepare to Party (2)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge of decimals and percentages to a real-world context.
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Maths Investigation - Prepare to Party (1)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge of decimals and percentages to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Fly That Flag (3)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Fly That Flag (2)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Fly That Flag (1)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Renovate with a Rug (3)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Renovate with a Rug (2)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Renovate with a Rug (1)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.