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Mini Market - 3 - Electric Van
This activity is an ideal opportunity to use the real-world context of logistics to develop students' use of formal mathematical knowledge to interpret and solve problems, including in financial contexts . It is one of three mathematical problem-solving activities with a logistics theme which use the context of Norwest, a small chain of mini supermarkets serving small towns in the North West of England.
In this activity students are asked to produce a feasibility study to determine whether an electric van could replace a diesel lorry to do deliveries of stock to the mini supermarkets. Students are given all the relevant information which they have to analyse and interpret, along with guidance on the content of a feasibility study.
The tasks are designed to be tackled as small group activities, encouraging students to discuss the information presented and to argue their case as to the approach which should be taken. Students are expected to communicate their solution in a clear, concise and logical manner. The tasks do not have unique answers so students may produce a range of solutions which are acceptable so long as they communicate the assumptions made and the reasoning behind the decisions they have taken.
The activity includes:
- teacher notes
- presentation
- student activity sheet
- suggested solutions
Further education resources that link the world of logistics to suitable lessons and subjects in school can be found on the Generation Logistics Education Hub.
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