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Functional Skills Qualifications in mathematics Level 1 MAT Activity 6

Activity 6: Choosing a mobile phone tariff

Formulae

Course no: _________________________________ Course title: Functional Skills Mathematics – Level 1

Tutor’s name: ____M Bryce_________________ Date: _____________ Time: ____________ Room: ___________

Lesson topic: To work out which mobile phone tariff is the best value for money

Aims: Learning outcomes: to enable learners to

1. To compare tariffs using formulae 1. Identify relevant information required to complete the set task
2. Calculate the cost for tariffs 2. Identify any additional information that may be required to
3. Complete an application to a mobile phone company complete the set task
4. Assess and reflect on skills used and adapt for other 3. Use mathematics as an effective decision making tool
situations. 4. Establish which the correct formula to use is and how to use it
5. Discuss the tariff and formula they have chosen and why
6. Check results for accuracy
7. Evaluate and summarise findings
8. Present findings in a clear and easy manner
9. Reflect on the experience of doing the task and what skills
have been learned.
10. Adapt and apply skills to develop further learning.
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Timing Work to be covered Teaching activity/assessment Learner activity Resources

(min.)

5 Register learners at the
start of the session.
Introduce the session
content and the aims and
objectives.
Consolidate and recap learning
from the last session/linked topics.
Brief overview of the activity to be
undertaken and an outline of the
problem to be solved.
Individual task. Handout: Information -
Activity 6 – Choosing a
Brief discussion/Q&A about mobile phone tariff
activity to establish understanding.

Q&A to establish understanding of

the task.

10 Information gathering and Explain the importance of making
planning. sure they have all the relevant
information to complete the task.
Circulate around groups and
individuals, providing guidance
and facilitating open discussion.
Discuss and share with the
groups/individuals what they have
come up with. Put key words onto
the whiteboard for reference.
Explain to the group the provided
formula given on the worksheet
and give an example of how it can
be used if necessary.
Learners in small groups, or if they Handout: Problem solving -
already have well developed Activity 6 – Choosing a
problem solving skills, this can be mobile phone tariff
an individual task:
• Discuss/consider the Pens/pencils
information they have
Paper
• Discuss/consider what
information is required
Whiteboard
• Discuss/consider what to
take into account to aid
decision making
• Select a relevant formula to
use and explain why
Make notes.
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Timing Work to be covered
(min.)
15 Activity problem solving,
decision making and
completion of worksheet.
10 Activity problem solving,
decision making and
completion of worksheet.
Teaching activity/assessment
Individual guidance should be
provided when necessary to clarify
relevant calculations.
Facilitate open discussion as to
why learners have selected their
chosen tariff.
Put key words onto the whiteboard
for reference to use with the
summaries.
Individual guidance should be
provided when necessary to clarify
the activity.
Level 1 MAT Activity 6
Learner activity Resources
Learners to complete activities: Handout: Worksheet -
Activity 6 – Choosing a
Complete the provided table mobile phone tariff
showing calculations.
Pens/pencils
Learners to select the tariff of their
choice from the calculations made. Paper
Learners to take part in discussion Calculators (if necessary)
to explain their choice of tariff.
Whiteboard
Ask relevant questions to clarify
understanding.
Learners to complete activities: Handout: Worksheet -
Activity 6 – Choosing a
Complete the mobile phone mobile phone tariff
application form explaining to the
company their choice of tariff. Pens/pencils
Evaluate the work completed. Paper
Ask relevant questions to clarify Calculators (if necessary)
understanding.
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Timing Work to be covered Teaching activity/assessment Learner activity Resources

(min.)

10 Plenary/reflection. To be completed individually in
order to assess their experience of
doing the task and what skills they
have used and learnt to improve
their work.
Learners can apply the skills and
knowledge they have developed to
identify other calculations,
formulae or information that could
be used to better understand
mobile phone tariffs.
Handout: Skills check -
Activity 6 – Choosing a
mobile phone tariff
Pens/pencils
Paper

Calculators (if necessary)

10 Practice questions. Individually the learners are to
establish how they can improve on
and develop their skills to adapt
and apply themselves in future.
Recap of learning.
Learners to complete activity: Handout: Skills check -
Activity 6 – Choosing a
Adapt work: mobile phone tariff
• Work out how much it will
cost to use a phone for one
month using the given Pens/pencils
information
• Work out if the pay as you Paper
go option is cheaper than
the learners chosen tariff Calculators (if necessary)
Apply skills:
• Work out how much a
plumber charges for a job
• Work out how much the
plumber charges including
tax

Recap of learning.
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Functional Skills Qualifications in mathematics Level 1 MAT Activity 6

How learning is to be measured:

Level to which the worksheet tasks have been completed.

Level of Independence and ability to select appropriate mathematics and work through problem observed and recorded in a suitable manner for
future reference.
Homework/research work:
• Any unfinished task to be completed for homework
• Carry out research in preparation for next session – Working life.

Lesson evaluation: Was the lesson:

(Delete as appropriate) • Better than expected
• As expected
• Worse than expected?

Suggestions/modifications for next lessons:

Lesson evaluation/comments: