Mathematics / Year 7 / Number and Algebra / Real numbers

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Explore ratios by comparing the dimensions of two rectangles. Choose a scale to enlarge the smaller shape and identify whether its sides are proportional to those of the larger rectangle. For example, a rectangle with sides in the ratio 4:5 has an equivalent ratio to a rectangle with sides in the ratio 12:15. Watch a video ...

• TLF-IDL1991

Examine the relationships between capacities of containers of the same shape, but different size. Squirt liquids between three containers to establish the proportional relationship. Work out the third 'unlinked' relationship from two known relationships. Express relationships using mathematical notation such as 2a=6b=3c. ...

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The golden ratio, Phi: fact or fallacy? What about the Fibonacci sequence? We are told this ratio and its cousin Fibonacci occur everywhere in nature. Let's see which of these claims stacks up when put to the test.

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This is a short video presentation, with audio commentary, of an example of simplifying the relationship between two different quantities expressed as a rate. In simplifying the rate, the presenter discusses the prime factorisation of numbers and presents a factor tree diagram as a method for finding the greatest common ...

• TLF-IDS5666

This is a teacher resource that is part of a wider series; it provides a strategies-based approach to mental computation of problems involving ratios and percentages for primary level. It provides 13 classroom activities that enable students to develop mental-computation skills in sequence by building conceptual understanding ...

• TLF-IDL9782

Test your understanding of ratios by interpreting three-wheel gear systems where the wheels have different numbers of teeth. For example, how many rotations does a 10-tooth gear wheel make when driven by two driver wheels having 20 and 10 teeth? Also, choose a combination of three gear wheels to achieve a required number ...

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Ever noticed that plants are examples of Fibonacci numbers? Watch Vi Hart draw examples of flower petals and leaf growth that follow this pattern. See how plants seem to use Phi (.), the golden ratio. Find out how to make your own 'angle-a-tron' to create interesting petal designs. This is the second in a series of two.

• TLF-IDM016285

This is the first in a series of Syllabus Bites related to direct and indirect proportion. Students revise the concept of ratio. They create short visual explanations showing how problems can be solved.

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Bring Australian statistics to life with ConCensus – a data visualisation game which allows you to interact with real data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census. ConCensus presents population data as numbers, as a percentage and as representations such as data visualisations, graphs and tables. Use data from ...

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This teaching resource demonstrates ways in which real Australian Census data (in this case data from the 2011 Census placed into the ConCensus interactive) can be interpreted and analysed. Population data is presented both in numbers and as a percentage. The representations include data visualisations, graphs and tables. ...

• TLF-IDS4971

These seven learning activities, which focus on 'representations' using a variety of tools (software) and devices (hardware), illustrate the ways in which content, pedagogy and technology can be successfully and effectively integrated in order to promote learning. In the activities, teachers use different representations ...

• TLF-IDM021132

Is it more fuel efficient to drive or fly between two places? Watch this clip and learn how to calculate the answer. What are the various factors that need to be taken into account? This video was made using the American measurement of gallons per hour, American firgures for the average number of passengers in a car and ...