Charis Mathematics Units 1-9 Age Range 14-16+ This set of nine units covers the subjects of the significance of the individual, the value of life and responses to death, the importance of thinking for oneself, the value of giving to charity, compassion for those in need, the immensity and complexity of the universe, and the nature of mathematical reasoning and proof. Click here to view the introduction to Charis Maths Units 1-9 Contents: Some of our citizens are missing! significance of the individual: large numbers, percentage errors, interpretation of census table sample 1 Do you know your vital statistics? issues connected with life expectancy and death: data handling, frequency diagrams, probabilities, use of actuarial life tables What is normal? importance of forming own attitudes and opinions: averages and measures of spread sample 2 How much is your gift worth? giving to charity in relation to one's means: calculations with percentages and fractions sample 3 The work of Oxfam compassion to those in need: percentages, trial and improvement, bar and pie charts, scatter diagrams and correlation Fractals the complexity of the universe: ratios, rearranging formulae, perimeters, constructions and accurate drawings The moment of truth respect for truth in all its forms: skills of mathematical reasoning and lines of mathemtical argument Can you draw it? design of the universe: investigations of simple ideas of topology to illustrate nature of proof sample 4 The outer limits the immensity of the universe: generation and investigation of sequences and series, exploring patterns, concepts of infinity sample 5

Charis Mathematics Units 10-19 Age Range 14-16+ This set of 10 units covers the subjects of the value of education, a sense of wonder about the Universe, an awareness of beliefs, justifiable behaviour, ethical financial responsibility, the nature of time, purpose and meaning, priorities in life and the nature of trust and faith. Click here to view the introduction to Charis Maths Units 10-19 Contents: The literal facts In this unit, students analyse international statistical data on population, literacy and education. They also reflect upon their own educational experience and contrast it with that of others around the world. The designer universe? In this unit students work with large numbers written in standard form. The universe provides plenty of examples of very large numbers. But before setting off, students are encouraged to think about their own place in the universe. Believe it or not? This unit helps students to learn about methods of collecting data and the impact that different approaches can have on results. At the same time, they will reflect on their own beliefs and learn more about their peers' beliefs. sample 1 Bucking the trend This unit deals with scatter diagrams and correlation. It explores the relationship between correlation and cause, and whether behaviour is necessarily determined when there is a known correlation. But can you afford it? There are many occasions when we have to make difficult decisions about how to use our money. This units looks at five sorts of situations which students might face at some time. In each case they will be considering "But can I afford it?" sample 2 sample 3 Mr Kepler's shapes In this unit, the students engage in a range of activities with shape whilst considering how geometry can contribute to our appreciation of the universe. They also learn about the mathematician Kepler and his work. The inside story In this unit, molecular structure provides a context within which students work on standard form for numbers less than one. They also explore current scientific models for the development of the universe and consider scientists' views about whether human life is a cosmic accident or not. What's the time? This unit helps students to learn about the background to our present day calendar and about calendars used by people in other places and at other times. It goes on to encourage them to think about their own approaches to time and the uses they make of it. sample 4 Could it be you? In this unit, students use number and data handling skills within the context of the National Lottery. They are also encouraged to examine the motivation of people who participate in the lottery and consider what this tells them about different priorities in life. sample 5 Do you know where you are going? This unit uses the context of the history of navigation to cover different ways of describing direction. It also encourages students to consider whom or what they trust when making decisions about the direction of their lives.