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Fair Trade

The relationship between third world countries and the developed world is demonstrated in this resource, from the Centre for Innovation in Teaching Mathematics. Students work in groups to make and sell shapes, which are bought by the class teacher who performs the dual roles of Banker and United Nations. Market forces are applied and the value of commodities fluctuate, which has an effect on production.

A detailed lesson plan supports the implementation of this activity, which is designed to prompt discussion and develop mathematical thinking.

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