Operational researcher
I can understand how maths is used in operational research.
Operational researcher
I can understand how maths is used in operational research.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Problem solving techniques can be usefully applied
- New information must be interpreted quickly and correctly
- The 'optimal' solution may mean different things to different people
Keywords
Logistics - Logistics is the careful organisation of a complicated project (set of activities) so that it happens in a successful and effective way.
Common misconception
Pupils may not consider the maximum of the 'bins' in learning cycle 1.
It can be helpful for pupils to have a running total for the values assigned to each 'bin' so that they know when it is full and no more values can be assigned there.
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Operational researcher, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Operational researcher, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
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