Bridge Of Don Academy Maths Dept.

Today we are learning to … calculate prices after inflation/appreciation/depreciation.

Took a look at appreciation/depreciation and inflation and how we can use multipliers to work out values quickly.         

Today we are learning to … use colour coding.

Continued with the “Get Wired” investigation – looked at how many different combinations can be used when colour coding wires.

Today we are learning to … solve the “carpet” problem.

Continued with the “Laying Carpets” investigation – how to minimise waste (using old carpets to cover new floors).

Today we are learning to….. carry out an an investigation into “Containers”. This involves calculating the minimum amount of material required to produce a container which holds 500ml of apple juice and presenting our findings.

Today we are learning to … use colour coding.

Started the “Get Wired” investigation – looked at how many different combinations can be used when colour coding wires.

Today we are learning to … solve the “carpet” problem.

Started the “Laying Carpets” investigation – how to minimise waste (using old carpets to cover new floors).

Today we are learning to … calculate compound interest.

Took a look at compound interest, appreciation/depreciation and inflation.

NOTE: s3c-percentages-note

Today we are learning to … improve our understanding of maths.

Work in groups to make up “perfect solutions” for the Block 4 assessments.

Today we are learning to….Multiply by fractions.

Revision of adding fractions and multiplying a whole number by a fraction. Tried some examples of multiplying fractions.

Today we are learning to … understand earnings.

Looked at income tax: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/it.htm

National Insurance: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/nic.htm

Discussed superannuation (pension contributions) and how to calculate NET pay:

http://www.ir35calc.co.uk/PAYE_NI_Net_Salary_Tax_Calculator.aspx.

Discussed “compound interest” and how to calculate it quickly, using Fry from Futurama as an example of how money/interest can accrue over long periods of time.

HOMEWORK: Find out the interest rate offered on savings accounts at YOUR bank.