Nutrition and Cycling

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

Connect mathematics to sport through this detailed investigation

Numeracy Focus: Developing number sense

This resource combines mathematics and sport to investigate a bike rider.

Students use the information to determine the rider’s nutritional needs for the bike ride by considering the calories from various energy snacks.

The resource provides extension materials and hints for students who are experiencing difficulty getting started.

Detailed teacher notes are available.

Stage: Level 9 to 10

This resource supports:

Proficiency

  • Understanding

HITSĀ 

  • Differentiated Teaching

Cross-curricular

  • Health and Physical Education

Audience

  • Teachers

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Teach
  • Use student data

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Reflective Prompt

How could you use this resource to highlight the importance of nutrition in students’ lives?

Reflective Prompt

How could you use this resource to highlight the importance of nutrition in students’ lives?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to promote student understanding?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to promote student understanding?