Achievement objective M7-5
In a range of meaningful contexts, students will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically. They will solve problems and model situations that require them to:
- choose appropriate networks to find optimal solutions.
Indicators
Progression
M7-5 links from
GM6-4 and to
M8-5.
Possible context elaborations
- Typical problems include:
- Traversability:
- Euler circuits and paths
- Hamilton circuits and paths
- Shortest path:
- Chinese postman problem
- Weighted paths
- Minimum length connect network (for example, cabling, water pipes)
- Minimum spanning tree:
- Practical contexts include:
- delivery routes
- minimum length of phone, power, cables.
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Road race: Planning a road race
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Traffic flows: Exploring traffic flows in the local area.
- Preparing a meal: Write a plan for preparing a meal. Include a meat (or meat equivalent) dish and at least 3 other items in the main, plus a starter and a dessert.
Assessment for qualifications
NCEA achievement standards at level 1, 2 and 3 have been aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum. Please ensure that you are using the correct version of the standards by going to the
NZQA website.
The following achievement standard(s) could assess learning outcomes from this AO:
Last updated September 17, 2018
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