Nuffield Free-Standing Mathematics Activities Arranging the furniture

Arranging the furniture What are the fixtures and fittings in this kitchen? What do you need to consider when deciding where to put the appliances?

Plan view of the kitchen Are there any other possible arrangements ? How could I show these without actually rearranging the kitchen?

Arranging the furniture At the end of the activity What items did you measure? Why was it important to use the same scale for the furniture as for the plan? How did you use the scale to work out the size to cut out? Why did you like the arrangement you chose?