Year 7–8 maths mission

School Space Designer

A valid answer is not always the best design. Meet the brief, then defend your choice.

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Preview mode. You can complete the whole mission, but this run is not recorded.
  1. 1
    BriefUnderstand the job
  2. 2
    BuildBuild a model
  3. 3
    DecideMake a decision
  4. 4
    DebriefConnect it to a test
Design canvas

Outdoor reading zone

48 m²usable minimum30 mfence maximum$18/m²surface cost$900budget maximum
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Live calculations

Does the design work?

Total arealength × widthObstacle3 × 2Usablesubtract obstacleFenceadd four sides
Why squares often help

For the same area, a less stretched rectangle usually needs less perimeter.

Formula shelfarea = length × width; usable area = total area − obstacle; perimeter = 2(length + width)