3. Maths: Algebra

Keystage: KS3

Subject: Maths

Resource type: Lesson

Skills: Teamwork

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In this activity, students will step into the role of a Logistics Manager. Students will select the best produce from a choice of farms for their working base (the distribution centre) by plotting information in all four quadrants of a logistics map. After plotting the locations of the farms, storage, and woodland areas (et al) they will choose where best to source produce for distribution.

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Logistics Manager

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Teamwork Step 7
I contribute to group decision-making, whilst recognising the value of others’ ideas.

Curriculum Table

England: The national curriculumAlgebra
Pupils should be taught to work with coordinates in all four quadrants.
Scotland: National 5 MathematicsTo be confirmed.
Wales: WJEC GCSE Mathematics specificationTo be confirmed.

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