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Identify problems that can be solved using proportional reasoning.
Solve problems of scaling up and scaling down using the unitary method.
Solve problems of ratio with two and three quantities.
Apply proportional reasoning to conversion and compound measure problems.
Apply proportional reasoning to scaling of area and volume.
课程概况
Proportional reasoning and the use of ratios is required across different areas of the mathematics curriculum. It is essential to many areas of science and technology and is used in a range of situations in both life and work.
In this course we will explore different mathematical strategies to enable you to solve proportional reasoning problems. By participating in this course you will discover multiplicative reasoning strategies, links between ratio and proportion and the ability to scale things up and to scale things down.
课程大纲
What is proportional (multiplicative) reasoning
Scaling up and scaling down using the unitary method
The definition and application of ratios
How to use proportion reasoning when dealing with areas and volumes
Proportional reasoning and ratio in applied science and technology contexts
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This course is designed specifically for teachers and educators who do not have a specialism in maths, but wish to learn mathematical methods and improve their understanding. This course is suitable for:
New teachers, student teachers or people just about to start their teaching career who are interested in increasing their mathematical subject knowledge
Inexperienced teachers of mathematics for whom mathematics was not a major part of their degree
Non-specialist teachers of mathematics whose expertise lies elsewhere.
Teachers of science
Teachers of technology, engineering and other related subjects
Parents wishing to support their children
