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Year 9 - Maths

Medical professional

Maths in the workplace

Unit Summary

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Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how maths is used by medical professionals.

Key Notes

  • The correct drug dosage for a patient must be correctly calculated
  • Interpreting data is a vital skill
  • Reading and interpreting different scales is necessary

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Formula: A formula is a rule linking sets of physical variables in context.
  • Line graph: A line graph is a graph where the points are connected by line segments. It shows how something changes in value, usually over time.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Substituting the wrong values into the formulas.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The correct drug dosage for a patient must be correctly calculated. Interpreting data is a vital skill.

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

A formula is a rule linking sets of physical variables in context. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Substituting the wrong values into the formulas. Correction: The formulas are written in words so ensure pupils check that what they are substituting is the correct value by rereading the description for each value.

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