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Year 9 - Maths

Interior designer

Maths in the workplace

Unit Summary

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Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how maths is used in interior design.

Key Notes

  • Measurements need to be accurate when designing a space
  • Quantities of materials need to be determined to minimise waste
  • Cost needs to be considered when pricing for a job

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.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Rounding incorrectly for the stated context.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Measurements need to be accurate when designing a space. Quantities of materials need to be determined to minimise waste.

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: Rounding incorrectly for the stated context. Correction: Pupils should consider the situation and ask - if rounding down, will there be enough? If rounding up, does this cover all cases? Thinking about the situation and trying different values to see what works can also help.

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