Bright Sparks: Waste to Energy
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
Investigate the mathematics of yearly Australian waste
Numeracy Focus: Exploring chance and data
This investigation examines the amount of waste being produced by Australians each year, as well as recycling rates and greenhouse gas emissions, by analysing graphs and statistics.
The task requires students to use numeracy skills including percentage, rate, formulas (efficiency), data analysis and problem solving.
Stage: Level 9
This resource supports:
Proficiency
- Understanding
HITS
- Structuring Lessons
Cross-curricular
- Science
- The Humanities: Geography
Audience
- Teachers
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Use student data
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Reflective Prompt
The ability to compare and analyse statistics is critically important for students to understand.
How would you use this resource, or one like it, to illustrate the value of being able to read and analyse statistics confidently?
Reflective Prompt
The ability to compare and analyse statistics is critically important for students to understand.
How would you use this resource, or one like it, to illustrate the value of being able to read and analyse statistics confidently?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to promote children and young people’s understanding?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to promote children and young people’s understanding?