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How to calculate with vectorsNEW 

Use the Vector app to perform a range of calculations with vectors. Included are sections on defining vectors, calculating dot and cross products, scalar multiplication, and vector addition.  


How to change your answer into decimal formatNEW 

The fx-8200 AU gives exact values when it can, meaning we get can answers involving fractions, surds, and pi by default. While this is great in many ways, there’s times where you’re going to want decimal answers rather than an …


Scientific notation & memory functions on a Casio fx-82/100AU PLUS 2nd edition scientific calculator

This short video uses scientific notation to consider just how big a googol is, with help from a Casio 2nd edition fx-82/100AU PLUS. Included is some sensible use of calculator memory functionality to store and recall numerical values.


Angles and trigonometry using a Casio fx-82/100AU PLUS 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator

This short video demonstrates a range of calculations involving angles and trigonometric ratios, using a Casio 2nd Edition fx-82/100AU PLUS. This includes working with and converting to and from angles in degrees, minutes and seconds as well as working with …


Rugby Conversion Kicks and the Application of Right-Angled Trigonometry

From the sporting context of a rugby player attempting a conversion kick comes an application of right-angled trigonometry. The question “where to kick from?” leads to the consideration of how an angle of view changes as distances change and ultimately …

Rugby Conversion Kicks | Application of Right-angled Trigonometry



Simplex & The Science Of Burger Making

The simplex algorithm, sometimes dubbed the world’s most powerful, sits at the heart of linear programming. Classically the subject of tertiary-level study, Dantzig’s simplex algorithm can be used to solve important problems like how to make a ‘better’ burger patty. …


DOGBALL 2.0 – A Study of Bounce – Part 1

Dogball is an enigma. The bouncy toy exterior hides a rich yet accessible modelling task within; a delicious intersection of maths and science, a potential PSMT/Folio task for Stage 1 Mathematical Methods featuring low floor, high ceiling and room for …



As Big As Can Be

The introductory videos introduce students to a complete unit of work, a study of quadratic functions. The unit starts with a geometric optimisation problem (paper folding) that prompts students to ask the question “is that as big as can be?” …

As Big As Can Be | Study of Quadratic Functions