Real-World Maths: 20 Contextualised Problems for KS3 & GCSE
Contexts students actually care about. This free 20 Real-World Maths Problems PDF covers mobile phone tariffs, gaming scores, social media growth, football league tables, concert tickets, takeaway delivery, holiday money, train vs plane, coordinates, TikTok views, saving, fundraising, sports day, streaming, e-sports, weather, prom planning, surveys and charity. Each problem has a simple and extended version, full worked solutions and teacher notes with discussion points and common misconceptions. Use in lessons, homework, revision or form time.
What's inside
- 20 contextualised problems – one PDF
- Simple and extended version for every problem
- Full worked solutions (simple and extended)
- Teacher notes: discussion points, common misconceptions, extension ideas
- Topics: Number, Algebra, Ratio, Geometry, Statistics
- Bonus: 10 additional problem contexts listed for subscribers
Topics you'll cover
- Number (percentages, best buys, budgeting): problems 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 20
- Algebra (equations, graphs, sequences): 1, 3, 9, 11, 12
- Ratio and proportion: 4, 7, 13, 16, 20
- Geometry (coordinates, bearings, area): 10, 14
- Statistics (averages, data, probability): 2, 4, 14, 15, 17, 19
Who it's for
- Teachers who want engaging, real-world contexts
- Heads of department building problem-solving into the scheme
- Supply and cover teachers needing one-off tasks
- Trainee teachers building a resource bank
Why these activities work
- Contexts students care about – phones, gaming, football, money
- Two versions per problem – differentiate easily
- Worked solutions and teacher notes save planning time
- Discussion points and misconceptions support deep understanding
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