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The Maths+Movies CD-ROM is available free of charge to UK teachers. Maths+Movies is suitable for class teachers or Maths Specialists at Upper Primary level.
The activities on the disc aim to provide learners at upper Primary level with a stimulating and creative approach to Maths. Using the world of film distribution as the context, pupils will work with a range of key skills – from chunking to visualising 3D shapes. The resource breaks down into the following sections:
COUNTING + CALCULATING
Problem solving activities to secure number facts:
- Box Office Numbers;
- Dubbing Decimals;
- Popcorn Partitioning;
- Concession Stall Mental Maths Challenge;
- Movie Multiplication Grid;
- Silver Screen Chunking;
- Film Fractions;
- Film Budget Pie Chart
Handling Data
Collecting, organising, presenting and interpreting information about your school’s favourite U and PG certificate films.
Understanding Shape
Using principles of design, shape and space to create the perfect film poster.
Measuring
Pre-production maths to extend pupils’ understanding of time through a scheduling activity.
Coming Soon?
Probability and Chance – Using the language of probability to talk about the future of the film industry. This section uses real-world maths in the context of copyright law – Cinema Certainties.
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