Year 9 - Maths
Elections
Thinking critically with maths
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Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand how members of parliament are elected.
Key Notes
- First Past the Post (FPTP) is the name for the electoral system used to elect MPs to Westminster.
- The number of MPs a party has in parliament rarely matches their popularity.
- Fewer people can vote for a party but they can win more seats.
Vocabulary To Learn
- First Past the Post: First Past the Post (FPTP) is the name for the electoral system used to elect MPs to Westminster.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Winning an election means receiving over half the vote.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
First Past the Post (FPTP) is the name for the electoral system used to elect MPs to Westminster. The number of MPs a party has in parliament rarely matches their popularity.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'First Past the Post'
First Past the Post (FPTP) is the name for the electoral system used to elect MPs to Westminster. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Winning an election means receiving over half the vote. Correction: Under the First Past the Post system, a winning candidate must receive more votes than any other candidate. This may not mean receiving over half of the total vote.
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