Maths Play: Racquet Sports

Product Description

The Maths / Play series provides photocopiable work sheets that reinforce essential numeracy skills in a sporting context. Topics in Motor Sports include Formula 1, rally driving, motorcycle racing, comparing car performances and results from driving events. As well as practising fundamental maths skills, students will build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. The units of work, suitable for years 710, will also engage less able students with an interest in sports and real-world maths.

Contents include:
- Comparing player performance and prize money
- Calculating speed, distance and weight
- Drawing graphs and pictograms
- Comparing training regimes and performance
- Applying logic and problem solving strategies
- Interpreting graphs and extrapolating data
- Calculating costs and budgeting
- Measuring court design and layout