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Lesson 8 of 18
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- Year 9
Event management
I can understand how maths is used in event management.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A strong understanding of finance is necessary
- Calculating expenditure and income should be done as accurately as possible
- Cost-cutting measures need to balance savings with safety/comfort
Keywords
Percentage - A percentage is a proportion of a whole.
Common misconception
Pupils may think the cost per hour can be reduced if less than an hour is required (venue hire).
This may be possible but should not be assumed when costing for an event as otherwise this could lead to a loss rather than a profit. If unknown, assume not.
For Task B, pupils could work in groups and create a presentation to share with the class. They could discuss the various options they explored and explain why they made the decisions that they did. Pupils listening could then ask any questions they have.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A is a proportion of a whole.
A is a proportion of a whole.
Q2.80 people are travelling to the beach in coaches. A coach holds 60 people. How many coaches are needed?
80 people are travelling to the beach in coaches. A coach holds 60 people. How many coaches are needed?
Q3.80 people are travelling to the beach in minibuses. One minibus can hold 16 people. How many minibuses are needed?
80 people are travelling to the beach in minibuses. One minibus can hold 16 people. How many minibuses are needed?
Q4.80 people are travelling to the beach in camper vans. One camper van can hold 6 people. How many camper vans are needed?
80 people are travelling to the beach in camper vans. One camper van can hold 6 people. How many camper vans are needed?
Q5.A ratio is any ratio where one part of the ratio is 1
A ratio is any ratio where one part of the ratio is 1
Q6.If the ratio of juice to water is 1 : 5 and I have 5 ml of juice, how much water do I need?
If the ratio of juice to water is 1 : 5 and I have 5 ml of juice, how much water do I need?
5 ml
5 l
25 l
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A percentage is a of a whole.
A percentage is a of a whole.
Q2.For which of these events would you be looking to make a profit?
For which of these events would you be looking to make a profit?
Birthday party
Wedding anniversary
Q3.What reasons are likely to affect whether an event makes a profit?
What reasons are likely to affect whether an event makes a profit?
A bag check at the entrance
Q4.The cost of hiring a venue is £36 per hour. How much does it cost to hire the venue for an event that starts at 2 pm and finishes by 5 pm?
The cost of hiring a venue is £36 per hour. How much does it cost to hire the venue for an event that starts at 2 pm and finishes by 5 pm?
Q5.The cost of hiring a venue is £36 per hour. How much does it cost to hire the venue for an event that starts at 8:30 am and finishes by 4:30 pm?
The cost of hiring a venue is £36 per hour. How much does it cost to hire the venue for an event that starts at 8:30 am and finishes by 4:30 pm?
Q6.The cost of hiring a venue is £36 per hour. How much does it cost to hire the venue for an event that starts at 7:45 am and finishes by 6:00 pm? (The venue is only bookable in hour slots.)
The cost of hiring a venue is £36 per hour. How much does it cost to hire the venue for an event that starts at 7:45 am and finishes by 6:00 pm? (The venue is only bookable in hour slots.)
