Free-Standing Mathematics Qualification

The Nuffield Foundation

Free-Standing Mathematics Qualification

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Using and applying decision mathematics

Starters

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Networks
Powerpoint presentation introducing networks and matrices and the associated terminology. Hand-outs and examples for students to try. Teacher notes included.

Student information and teacher notes (application/msword, 139 KB) (application/pdf, 48 KB)
PowerPoint presentation (application/vnd.ms-powerpoint, 68 KB)

Cable TV
Powerpoint presentation , data sheet and worksheets introducing and using Kruskal’s and Prim’s algorithms in real-life situations. Teacher Notes included.

Student information and teacher notes (application/msword, 190 KB) (application/pdf, 86 KB)
PowerPoint presentation (application/vnd.ms-powerpoint, 208 KB)

Critical Path Analysis
Powerpoint presentation and activity to introduce critical path analysis. Teacher notes included.

Students information and teacher notes (application/msword, 123 KB) (application/pdf, 43 KB)
PowerPoint presentation (application/vnd.ms-powerpoint, 184 KB)