Functional MathematicsPlanning a Holiday
Underpins the following coverage & range statements
Level 1 add and subtract decimals up to two decimal places solve problems requiring calculation, with common
measures, including money, time, length, weight, capacity & temperature
extract and interpret information from tables, diagrams, charts and graphs
Kindly contributed to www.skillsworkshop.org by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College
Functional MathematicsPlanning a Holiday
Kindly contributed to www.skillsworkshop.org by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College
Level 1 understand practical problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
and situations, some of which are non-routine apply mathematics in an organised way to find solutions to
straightforward practical problems for different purposes interpret and communicate solutions to practical problems, drawing simple conclusions and giving explanations
identify and obtain necessary information to tackle the problem
use appropriate checking procedures at each stage select mathematics in an organised way to find solutions
When using this resource teachers should assess and reinforce the L1 skill standards below:
Functional MathematicsPlanning a Holiday
Name five things you consider important when planning a holiday
Choose a holiday destination Why have you chosen this destination?
You have a budget of £3000:› Organise a holiday for yourself and three
other friends (refer to holiday brochure and internet)
› Your holiday must be taken in July or August for 7 nights
› Use at least four different sources so as to be able to compare costs
Functional MathematicsBudget
Accommodation cost – compare hotels and self catering
Flight cost Car parking/taxi/coach/train fares Feeding cost Gift and cards Insurance Visas, injections etc
Functional MathematicsWhat to look for
Present your findings
Functional MathematicsPlanning a Holiday