Event management
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how maths is used in event management.
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.
Teacher tip
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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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.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?
Q3.80 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?
Q5.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?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A percentage is a of a whole.
Q2.For which of these events would you be looking to make a profit?
Q3.What reasons are likely to affect whether an event makes a profit?
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?
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?
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.)
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