Year 9 - Maths
Understanding weather data
Maths and the environment
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Lesson Summary
You will learn to interpret a weather report.
Key Notes
- Weather reports contain a considerable amount of data
- This data can be interpreted in real terms
- Weather data can help when making decisions
Vocabulary To Learn
- Forecast: A forecast is a prediction of a future event occurring (based on data).
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The temperature tells us how hot it will feel.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Weather reports contain a considerable amount of data. This data can be interpreted in real terms.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Forecast'
A forecast is a prediction of a future event occurring (based on data). Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: The temperature tells us how hot it will feel. Correction: The temperature given in a weather report is normally the air temperature. The 'feel like' temperature may be different depending on multiple factors.
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