Shannon Ahern

Ever wondered why Spa is 44 laps while Monaco is 78!? Chances are your students are wondering too and the answer is maths! For more follow me on Instagram : @craic_matamaitic

A powerpoint + guided worksheet for students to explore the relationship between foot length and height. In this activity, students will collect data, construct scatter plots, formulate an equation and use functions to make a prediction! The PowerPoint provided covers how mathematical modelling is used by forensic podiatrists as well as, an exploration of the line of best fit and linear equations. Ideal for use with a JC mathematics or TY class. Activity can be adapted for higher level leaving c

This resource covers 2 x 1 hr lessons. Students learn about exponential functions through mathematical modelling carbon dating. This is a topic that has appeared several times in the Leaving Certificate mock and state exams. It is one that students who do not study physics or chemistry can find incredibly challenging due to the context and scientific language. This resource teaches students about the concept of radioactive decay, half-life and exponential functions. Ideal use with TY+ maths or L

Worksheet that prompts students to use sequences and series to find a formula for the interior angles of a polygon.

Students examine 8 different quadratic equations and work together to find and correct the mistakes.