How often do your students stop to think about how maths is related to the new gadgets and inventions that populate their world? From computer search engines to switches and mobile phones - technology is a natural part of every teenager's life. 

The printable activities in this downloadable PDF resource explore the maths associated with the many devices and inventions that continue to change the way we live. These activities will provide opportunities to practise and explore the kinds of maths skills that are essential for everyday life. 

An easy-to-use, cross-curricula resource, this PDF also includes the answers to make marking and assessment time-efficient. 

Topics Include:

• Fractions and proportion
• Drawing and interpreting graphs
• Geometry
• Volume and surface area
• Significant figures and rounding
• Statistics
• Speed, time and distance
• Work and energy
• Simple lever formula
• Ratio and similar shapes