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Year 9 - Maths

Engineer

Maths in the workplace

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Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how maths is used by engineers.

Key Notes

  • Fractions are more useful when dealing with imperial measurements
  • Pythagoras' theorem is used when considering force diagrams
  • Standard form is used when considering especially large or small forces

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Fractional form: A number is in fractional form when it is displayed as one integer divided by another integer.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils mix-up the sides of the right-angled triangle when using Pythagoras' theorem.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Fractions are more useful when dealing with imperial measurements. Pythagoras' theorem is used when considering force diagrams.

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

A number is in fractional form when it is displayed as one integer divided by another integer. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Pupils mix-up the sides of the right-angled triangle when using Pythagoras' theorem. Correction: Pupils may benefit from labelling the right-angled triangle so that the hypotenuse is clearly identified.

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