1. Students Name: ………………………………………………………………….. Core Maths Fermi Estimation J Clayden & London Core Maths Hub

2. Topic Core Maths – Fermi Estimation Aims  Test knowledge of various subjects  Formative learning Level Level 3 Method Fermi Estimation (Core Maths) questions, handouts for Students to complete and hand back into the teacher/tutor. Equipment  Laptop/Projector  Pens/Pencils  Printer Duration 20-30 Minutes

3. Core Maths Fermi Estimation 1)Estimate how many loaves of bread you need to make sandwiches for 30 people. What information do you need? What assumptions have you made? (4 marks) OCR style Question 2 AQA specimen 3.Calculate the number of burgers a person will have eaten by the age of 16. Show details of your assumptions and calculations. [4 marks] AQA style 4.Estimate the number of times a person will blink in one year. Show details of your assumptions and calculations. [4 marks] AQA style

4. Core Maths Fermi Estimation Worksheet

5. Core Maths Fermi Estimation Worksheet

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