Support · Stage 5 · Financial mathematics A
Support Apply the simple interest formula to solve problems related to investing money at simple interest rates, both algebraically and graphically
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Examine financial applications of rates, such as best buys
Stage 4 · Ratios and rates Draft mapping
- PhET Unit RatesUse it for: Use double number lines for unit price and best-buy problems.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Number: best buysUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on number: best buys for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Comparing rates (best buys)Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on comparing rates (best buys); good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Number: best buysUse it for: Short worked-example video on number: best buys to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Solve a variety of real-life problems involving rates
Stage 4 · Ratios and rates Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Speed, distance and timeUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on speed, distance and time for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Speed, distance and timeUse it for: Short worked-example video on speed, distance and time to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterEddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Ratios & Rates playlistUse it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on ratios & rates; play a clip to model a method or for revision.