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

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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