Mathematical Fact Sheet

Each student will be required to design and produce a mathematical fact sheet. You will be
allocated a mathematical concept (DECIMALS) that relates to some aspect of one ofthe topics covered

within this unit. Your fact sheet will need to include appropriate text and visuals. You need to

include various representations of your selected concept. The fact sheet should contain
accurate mathematical content. Your fact sheet should provide evidence that you have analysed your concept in detail and covered all essential salient features. In addition, the fact sheet should explain and provide examples ofthe importance ofthe mathematical concept.

Why is this mathematics important? What applications does this mathematics have to real
world situations? Who would be likely to use this mathematics in real life? Provide examples to justify your selection ofthe concept.

All fact sheets must be prepared using appropriate computer applications. You are restricted

to double sided A4. They need not be printed as they need to be submitted via the Moodle
drop box for Assignment 1. Due to the fact that your allocated topic will be recorded by your
tutor, students are not to change topics without prior discussion and approval by the unit convener.

The fact sheet needs to be written with teachers being the target audience. It is
envisaged that if students are prepared to share their fact sheet with others a useful collection of resource
information would be available for future teaching of mathematics.