Teaching Mathematics Issue 3 | Page 7

Proverb; The best things in life are free

Discussion- What things are important to

people which don’t cost money?

Consider- health, family, hobbies.

Also dental bills, cost of equipment etc.

Activity. Find places which have free entry in

your neighbourhood.

Think of games you could play with no

equipment- better still, make up a new one!

Calculation

The day out.

The Barns family from York- mum, dad, two children under 5

and Janbe aged 11, are having a day out at the farm park. How

much does it cost them for the day?

Farm Park

Entry

£5 per adult

£3 for children 10-16

£2 for under 10’s

Bus tickets from York to farm park (return)

£6.50 for adult, children under 12 travel free

Lunch at farm park

Packed lunches –sandwiches, fruit, drink £5