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9th September 2010 |
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Volumes and Capacities |
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| This is a set of problem solving activities that will test your powers of reasoning, logic and maths. You are presented with two containers of differing capacities and a target volume. The containers can be filled, emptied, or their contents transferred from one to the other to reach the target. There are a number of different ways to meet the target and there is also a minimum number of possible moves. Click on the '?' button in the main menu of the activity for more detailed instructions. |
This is a familiar problem but presented in an interesting way. The pupil is faced with two different sized containers and a target volume to achieve. The aim of the activity is for one of the containers to be left with the target amount. This is achieved by filling the containers with a liquid, transferring the contents from one container to the other and then emptying the containers until the target is achieved.
There are five different combinations from which to choose. Each activity has a minimum number of 'moves' to achieve the target. If a pupil manages the task successfully, feedback will let them know if they have achieved the result with the minimum number of actions.
The activities promote problem solving in a familiar context and incorporate elements of mental maths, prediction and lateral thinking. They also work well if used in small groups as this encourages dialogue between pupils and allows assessment of problem solving strategies. |
| Pupil/Student |
| Mathematics |
| Key Stage 3 |
| Netmedia/Birmingham City Council |
| Macromedia Authorware Player |
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