Mathematical Literacy Term 2

DATE

CONTENT

CONTEXT

14/04 – 17/04

SCALE

• Scale (ratio, bar)
• Determine actual lengths and distances from a given scale
• Determine a scale for  drawings and/or  models
• Determine a scale in which to draw  diagram or construct a model

• Seating plan (classroom, offices, cinemas, sport stadiums, etc)
• Layout maps (buildings in a school or sports field, stores in a shopping centre)
• Street maps
• National/provincial maps
• Elevation maps
• Strip charts

20/04 – 24/04

MAPS

• Grid reference
• Compass directions
• Slope on map

28/04 – 30/04

SCALE and PLANS

• Diagrams (assembly instructions in manuals, etc.)
• Plans (symbols and notation, terminology, determine actual dimensions using a given scale, determine a suitable scale to draw

06/05 – 08/05

MEASUREMENT (Calculating)

• Length, distance and time
• Perimeter
• Area

• House plans
• Floor plans
• Painting, tiling (laminating, ceramic, etc.)

11/05 – 15/05

MEASUREMENT (Calculating)

• Surface area
• Volume
• Rate (speed, costing, etc.)

• Assembling wooden furniture or any appliance
• House floor plan