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Year 9 - Maths

Agricultural worker (animals)

Maths in the workplace

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Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how maths is used by agricultural workers (animals).

Key Notes

  • There are multiple factors to consider when rearing livestock
  • One factor is the amount of land each cow would need
  • Calculations are needed to work out the milk yield per cow and the cost of care

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Area: The area is the size of the surface and states the number of unit squares needed to completely cover that surface.
  • Percentage loss: Percentage loss is the decrease when referencing something that loses cost/mass/length, etc. given as a percentage of the original amount.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The factors mentioned in the lesson are the only factors to consider when considering costs/profits of livestock.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

There are multiple factors to consider when rearing livestock. One factor is the amount of land each cow would need.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Area'

The area is the size of the surface and states the number of unit squares needed to completely cover that surface. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: The factors mentioned in the lesson are the only factors to consider when considering costs/profits of livestock. Correction: There are many more factors to consider. Pupils could research these or brainstorm with a partner. An example could be selling the wool from any sheep owned.

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