Maths in animal-care work
Three stories place readers in situations faced by people who care for aquatic animals; each leads to a maths problem, followed by toolbox examples and exercises.Exploratory / explanatoryExploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.Exploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.How the book presents it: The structure uses work situations to explain and practise maths. The career settings provide context for problem-solving rather than establishing a judgement about animal care.
Talk about: Which details in a situation help you choose the maths needed to solve its problem?