Problem-Solving: Is It a Bargain?.

This lesson starter, aim at KS2 Maths, get pupils to use their mathematical ability to work out if so called "special offers" are in fact good deals. Chief Inspector Hector Nector has been doing undercover filming of a local conman, Dodgy Dave, who has been cheating people with his not-so-...

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Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Original language in English.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Teachers TV/UK Department of Education, 2010.
Series:Lesson Starters
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This lesson starter, aim at KS2 Maths, get pupils to use their mathematical ability to work out if so called "special offers" are in fact good deals. Chief Inspector Hector Nector has been doing undercover filming of a local conman, Dodgy Dave, who has been cheating people with his not-so-special offers. Dodgy Dave is offering five pairs of socks for £4 instead of one pair at 75p, 20% discount on t-shirts, and one free pair of sunglasses when you buy three. But are his deals good value or not? "Only you can work it out." This programme is part of the KS2 Maths Lesson Planning Pack on Problem Solving, which includes two lesson starters, one great lesson idea and a CPD discussion.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed March 29, 2016).
Physical Description:1 online resource (5 minutes).
Playing Time:00:04:34