Using Mathematics and Using ICT Level 4 Assessment Focus Using Mathematics Using ICT Level 4 Using Mathematics Using ICT Knowledge and Understanding Number Managing Data Explore (2)* Part 1 Resource Sheets 1, 2, 3 and 4 Part 2 Handling Data Evaluate Exhibit * Explore (2) refers to the second bullet point of Explore in the UICT Levels of Progression. Task Description In the mathematics part of the task pupils are required to use their knowledge and understanding of the four rules to carry out calculations related to a camping trip and to plan a camping holiday for two adults and two children with a budget of 2500. In the Using ICT part of the task, pupils are provided with a spreadsheet which they use to investigate the cost of extras needed for camping by campers when they are at the camping sites. 1
Using Mathematics and Using ICT Level 4 Prior Knowledge/Experience Pupils should have experience of: Using Mathematics Using ICT Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers using a range of mental, written and calculator strategies; Using a website to find the cost of items; Making choices about spending and getting value for money; Performing calculations involvng unitary fractions (¼, ½, ⅓, ¹ 5); and Calculating simple percentages. Entering data into spreadsheet cells; Exploring and changing items in a spreadsheet; Investigating changing variables in a given spreadsheet to solve problems; Changing page setup; and saving their work appropriately and printing their work. Resources The Camping Extras Microsoft Excel file (N.B. This must be downloaded from the CCEA Assessment Task Library) Calculator Ruler Pencil/Pen Resources 1 to 4 Copy of blank spreadsheet Suitable software such as Numberbox2 or Microsoft Excel The help sheet available on the website Managing the Task The task is divided into two parts. It might be appropriate to link this to a term when there is a school trip or a topic about holidays. Pupils should be given opportunities to: Plan revise understanding of unitary fractions and simple percentages; revise using a calculator when working with money; study the price lists and discuss value for money; discuss factors which may influence your decisions; revise or find out about vocabulary for camping e.g. electric hook-up, pitch; 2
Using Mathematics and Using ICT Level 4 Do carry out a range of calculations based around a camping theme; carry out calculations using money accurately; interpret a calculator display when solving money problems; find the best value for money; create a plan for a budget; keep within a budget; consider and discuss changes to their spreadsheet and how these will affect the end result; make required adjustments to their spreadsheets to solve problems; Review explain their choices; compare their methods of working with others; demonstrate an awareness of the calculation that is carried out to find cost; discuss and reflect on the outcome of this task; and make adjustments if required. Evidence for UICT External Moderation As well as submitting the final product, please include: evidence of planning a pupil evaluation 3
Using Mathematics and Using ICT Level 4 Assessing Pupils Responses to the Task This page sets out the requirements for Using Mathematics that are covered in this task. Alongside these are the progression statements related to the Knowledge and Understanding required for the task and the evidence of achievement that illustrates the standard at Level 4. Requirements for Using Mathematics Across the curriculum, at the level appropriate to their ability, pupils should be enabled to: choose the appropriate materials, equipment and mathematics to use in a particular situation; Progression Statements Level 4 In structured activities, in familiar and accessible contexts, pupils can: talk about and use the materials and equipment provided to carry out an activity; identify and use efficiently the materials, equipment and mathematics required; Evidence Evidence that illustrates the standard at Level 4 may include the ability to: suggest different ways to approach a task; demonstrate an awareness of different prices for the camping trip and the impact that this will have on budgets; discuss and decide on the appropriate items required for the trip; complete the provided budget and spreadsheet accurately; use mathematical knowedge and concepts accurately; work systematically and check their work; using their Knowledge and Understanding of Number; use some mathematical notation; show some organisation in their practical work; review their work and check for accuracy; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers using a range of mental, written and calculator methods; work in a logical manner when working out the possible combinations for 12.00; outline the steps to be taken and decisions to be made; review their work and check calculations for accuracy; calculate fractions and simple percentages of an amount; use the relationship between addition and subtraction to check calculations; work out the total cost of each campsite and compare costs; make choices about spending and value for money; 4
Using Mathematics and Using ICT Level 4 use mathematics to solve problems and make decisions; develop methods and strategies, including mental mathematics; using their Knowledge and Understanding of Number; use a range of problem solving strategies; review their work and check calculations for accuracy; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers using a range of mental, written and calculator methods approaches when difficulties arise; make choices about spending and value for money; perform simple calculations using unitary fractions; trial and then adjust to make improvements, for example choosing different items to buy to reach target amount of money; use appropriate methods for calculation; use correct mathematical notation; calculate the prices for each campsite using a calculator and interpreting the display; keep within a budget; identify and collect information; read, interpret, organise and present information in mathematical formats; using their Knowledge and Understanding of Handling Data; find, organise and interpret relevant information; present information clearly; present and interpret data using a range of graphs, tables, diagrams, spreadsheets and databases; read the information accurately from the resource sheets; organise the information into the correct columns and rows in the spreadsheet; interpret the information accurately from the spreadsheet; use mathematical understanding and language to ask and answer questions, talk about and discuss ideas and explain ways of working; and using their Knowledge and Understanding of Number. use appropriate mathematical language to express and communicate ideas accurately; and make choices about spending and value for money. explain methods of calculating budgets; explain how they checked their work; discuss and compare their work with others; explain how they worked out different possible combinations for activity 3; and evaluate and justify choice of camping trip. 5
Using Mathematics and Using ICT Level 4 Assessing Pupils Responses to the Task This page sets out the Requirements for Using ICT and the Using ICT Desirable Features for Managing Data that are covered in this task. The Desirable Features are guidance for teachers to consider when assigning a level to a piece of work in order to come to a holistic judgement of the pupils level of Using ICT competence. Assessment Criteria Grid Using ICT Requirements Level 4 Explore investigate, make predictions and solve problems through interaction with digital tools. Pupils can: investigate and solve problems in a digital environment; Evaluate talk about, review and make improvements to work, reflecting on the process and outcome and consider the sources and resources used, including safety, reliability and acceptability. use appropriate ICT tools and features to improve their work; and Exhibit manage and present their stored work and showcase their learning across the curriculum, using ICT safely and responsibly. select, organise, store and retrieve their work to showcase learning digitally in a personalised environment. 6
Using Mathematics and Using ICT Level 4 Desirable Features Managing Data Level 4 Pupils can: make predictions and solve problems using a given spreadsheet; demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by the terms cell, formulae, rows and columns; use a range of sources, such as catalogues, internet sites, tables or lists to research the data needed to solve a problem; input data from their own research into a given spreadsheet; and answer simple questions by using SORT or using simple formulae such as + and -. 7
Part 1 Use the following pages to plan a holiday for two adults and two children for five nights. You have a budget of 2500. Petrol costs 15p per mile. You should: work in pairs choose one location from the Locations list choose at least two activities from the Activities list choose an unlimited number of items from the Equipment list discuss and plan your requirements for your trip with a partner work out your choices before putting your final costs on the budget planner at the end using pencil and paper or a calculator calculate the total cost and the difference between this and the total budget allowed 8
Resource 1: Locations Hillhead Campsite Amenities: Children s playground, football pitch and games arcade, free car park Price: Adults 10, Child Free, Electricity 1/10 of total cost of stay Distance: 26 miles further than Lakeview campsite Lakeview Campsite Amenities: Children s playground, football pitch and swimming pool Price: 36 per tent per night, Car park 1 daily, Electricity 1/3 of total cost of stay Distance: 120 miles from home 9
Lovely Meadow Campsite Amenities: Children s playground, football pitch and swimming pool and games arcade Price: Adult 15 per night, Child 10 per night, Car park 1 daily, Electricity 1/5 of total cost of stay Distance: 10 miles closer than Hillhead River Retreat Campsite Amenities: Children s playground, football pitch and games arcade, free car park Price: 30 per tent per night, Car park 1 daily, Electricity 1/5 of total cost of stay Distance: Twice the distance to Lakeview 10
Resource 2: Activities Activity Details Price per person Canoeing Enjoy a fun half day of canoeing on the lakes Enjoy a BBQ lunch for an additional 5 per person Adults 15 Children 10 Wetsuit hire 3 Pony Trekking Enjoy a fun filled day pony trekking through the hills Adults 16 Children 10 Picnic 6 Equipment hire 1 11
Climbing Enjoy a fun filled day learning to climb, starting off on the training wall before moving to the great outdoors Adults 23 Children 13 Lunch 4 Equipment hire 5 with 50% back on return of items White Water Rafting Enjoy a fun filled morning white water rafting through the valleys before a BBQ lunch in the forest Lunch is included Adults 15 Children 10 12
Resource 3: Equipment Item Price Tent 109.00 Camping Fridge 35.00 Torch 3.00 Gas bottle 41.00 Camping stove 76.00 Pot and Pan set 10.50 Picnic set 10.00 Cutlery set for 4 2.50 Camp Bed 15.00 Air Bed 35.00 Sleeping Bag 12.00 Stove Lighter 5.00 Box of Matches 1.50 13
Washing up set 5.00 Duvet & Pillow Set 16.00 Portable Television 75.00 DVD Player 45.00 Camp chair 4.00 Table and chairs 25.00 Hair dryer 20.00 Kettle 8.00 Toaster 8.00 Tent peg pack 5.00 Rubber Mallet 2.00 14
Resource 4: Budget Planner Cost Campsite Petrol Equipment Activities Total Cost 15
How close to the budget were you? Calculate the difference between your budgeted cost and the total budget. 16
Part 2 A campsite can arrange activities for guests who stay with campers but they must be paid for. Sheet 1 of the Campsite Extras spreadsheet provided contains the activities available to guests. James, Elsa and Peter are guests of the Smith family who have agreed to pay for their activities for the week. For each of the children, enter the information into the spreadsheet and calculate the total cost to the Smith family. Give your work a name, save your spreadsheet and print out your work. James wants to: swim every day; take a bus trip on Sunday; book the tennis court on Thursday; hire a bicycle on Monday and Thursday; have rock climbing lessons on Wednesday and Friday; and hire a canoe on Tuesday. 17
Elsa has set out her requests in a different way: Monday: swimming, take a bus trip Tuesday: play tennis Wednesday: take a bus trip, have a canoeing lesson Thursday: swimming, take a bus trip, have an abseiling lesson Friday: swimming, hire a canoe Saturday: take a bus trip, book the tennis court, have an abseiling lesson Sunday: swimming, hire a bike, hire a canoe Peter wants to: take a bus trip on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday; and book the tennis court on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 18
It is the end of the holiday season and the cost of the activities has changed: Extra Price per person per day Price Increase Value of Increase Next Year s Price Swimming 5.00 20% Bus trip 25.00 20% Tennis Court 15.00 25% Bike Hire 12.00 25% Canoe Hire 45.00 10% Rock climbing 20.00 10% 19
Use Sheet 2 of the spreadsheet Campsite Extras provided to calculate the value of the increase and also Next Year s Price for each activity. Using the new prices for each activity, use Sheet 1 to calculate what the total cost would be for the following year for the three children. Research an extra activity that the children might want to do on holiday. Add the details of the activity to Sheet 1 of the spreadsheet. Check your work with your friends to see if changes need to be made. Illustrations thinkstock.com 20