Advanced Level: FSMQ Pilots 2008-9

Please note that these new FSMQs are assessed by examination only.

Data Analysis

Word version (89 KB) of work scheme PDF version (31 KB) of work scheme

See also Using and Applying Statistics Starters, Skill Activities, Assignments and Web links.

Dynamics
Word version (101 KB) of work scheme PDF version (31 KB) of work scheme.

• Falling ball activity
  Introduces Galileo's claim, shows how to set up a model and gives instructions for an experiment to validate the theory.
  word version (181 KB) or PDF version (53 KB)

• Runaway Train
  An activity in which students model the motion of a train rolling down a slope with Powerpoint presentation to aid class discussion.
  Word version (227 KB) or PDF version (157 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (106 KB).

• Model the Motion
  Set of 6 cards for learners to match, each set giving a scenario, displacement-time graph and velocity-time graph. PowerPoint presentation includes all of the graphs (animated to aid class discussion).
  Word version (186 KB), PDF version (71 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (210 KB).

• Constant Acceleration Equations
  Worksheet leading learners through the derivation of these equations (with matching Powerpoint presentation).
  Word version (126 KB), PDF version (57 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (140 KB).

• Measure Forces
  Introduction to forces - includes instructions on how to make and use an elastoscale to measure and investigate forces.
  Word version (388 KB) and PDF version (172 KB).

• Force diagrams
  Learners show forces acting on a variety of objects in real situations.
  Word version (384 KB), PDF version (436 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (266 KB).

• Newtonian Modelling
  Introduces Newton's Laws and provides practice in applying them in a wide range of contexts.
  Word version (342 KB), PDF version (216 KB)

• Investigating Friction
  Activities to investigate friction leading to summary of main points.
  Word version (167 KB), PDF version (51 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (184 KB).

• Solve Friction Problems
  Set of problems to solve set in real contexts.
  Word version (224 KB), PDF version (122 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (114 KB).

• Galileo's Projectile Model
  Introduces Galileo's model and includes an experiment that learners can carry out to validate it. The Powerpoint presentation can be used to introduce the activity and aid class discussion about the results.
  Word version (272 KB), PDF version (243 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (267 KB).

• Projectile Problems
  Includes worked examples of typical projectile problems and problems set in real contexts for learners to try.
  Word version (581 KB) and PDF version (159 KB)

Mathematical Principles for Personal Finance
Word version (109 KB) of work scheme PDF version (35 KB) of work scheme.

• Working with %
  Discussion and worksheets supported by PowerPoint presentation. Check what methods students use for some real-life % problems and introduce/revise the use of multipliers.
  word version (368 KB), PDF version (213 KB) and PowerPoint presentation (523 KB).

• Savings growth
  Leaflet giving interest rates on three savings accounts and worksheet based on the leaflet. This introduces the idea of a recurrence relation and includes the use of a graphic calculator, Excel spreadsheet and formulae to find future values and the AER.
  word version (317 KB) and PDF version (105 KB)

• Credit Cards
  Learners use recurrence relations to work out how long it takes to pay off credit card debts. Includes the use of both a graphic calculator and spreadsheet.
  word version (284 KB), Excel spreadsheet (42 KB) and PDF version (56 KB)

• Inflation Indices
  Activity in which students find information about RPI and CPI and answer questions - will provide a set of notes.
  word version (125 KB) and PDF version (43 KB).

• Average Earnings Index
  Learners use average earning index numbers to compare the way in which earnings in different sectors have changed over different time periods.
  word version (133 KB) and PDF version (71 KB).

• Laspeyres Index
  This activity uses a simple coffee shop example to introduce the Laspeyres index formula, gives learners practice in real contexts then asks them to calculate a Laspeyres index for their own regular spending pattern. (Includes optional use of the Personal Inflation Calculator on the National Statistics website).
  word version (267 KB) and PDF version (98 KB).

• APR – Annual Percentage Rate
  Introduces the formula for APR that applies when a single loan is repaid in full after a fixed period and gives learners practice in using it.
  word version (95 KB) and PDF version (49 KB).

• APR in more difficult cases
  This shows learners how to find and check APR values in cases where a loan is paid back in more than one instalment. Includes plenty of practice in using the interval bisection method and accompanied by a spreadsheet that is set up to use this method to calculate APRs.
  word version (145 KB), Excel spreadsheet (20 KB) and PDF version (77 KB).

• Financial Calculations
  A set of worked examples to help with revision.
  word version (183 KB) and PDF version (71 KB).