Mathematics

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Making Connections with Consumer Mathematics

When I teach my students, I show them connections between different things, and I do this visually. Why? Because seeing connections between related ideas and procedures is a powerful way to develop a deep understanding of what you are learning. I recently had the chance to do this with Year 11 students studying the topic consumer mathematics. The topic involves working with percentages, including interest, inflation, markup, profit/loss and GST. ...

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