STAGE 2 MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS FOLIO TASK Linear programming Charity

Topi"# Optimi$ation *+2 Linear Programming A completed investigation should include: an introduction that outlines the problem to be explored, including it significance, its features, and the context the method required to find a solution, in terms of the mathematical model or strategy to be used the appropriate application of the mathematical model or strategy, including - the generation or collection of relevant data and/or information, with details of the process of collection - mathematical calculations and results, and appropriate representations - the analysis and interpretation of results - reference to the limitations of the original problem a statement of the results and conclusions in the context of the original problem appendices and a bibliography, as appropriate.
Learning Requirements 1. emonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts and relationships. "dentify, collect, and organise mathematical information relevant to investigating and finding solutions to questions/problems. $ecognise and apply the mathematical techniques needed when analysing and finding a solution to a question/problem in context. &a'e informed use of electronic technology to aid and enhance understanding. "nterpret results, draw conclusions, and reflect on the reasonableness of these in the context of the question/problem. *ommunicate mathematical ideas and reasoning using appropriate language and representations. Assessment Design Criteria Mathemati"a( Kno (e,ge an, S!i(($ an, Their App(i"ation +he specific features are as follows: &,-A1 ,nowledge of content and understanding of mathematical concepts and relationships. &,-A! .se of mathematical algorithms and techniques /implemented electronically where appropriate0 to find solutions to routine and complex questions. &,-A# Application of 'nowledge and s'ills to answer questions in applied contexts. Capabilities *ommunication *iti2enship 1ersonal evelopment 3or' 4earning

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Comm%ni"ation o' Mathemati"a( In'ormation +he specific features are as follows: *&"1 *ommunication of mathematical ideas and reasoning to develop logical arguments. *&"! .se of appropriate mathematical notation, representations, and terminology.

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evelopment and effective application of mathematical models. *omplete, concise, and accurate solutions to mathematical problems set in applied contexts. *oncise interpretation of the mathematical results in the context of the problem. "n-depth understanding of the reasonableness and possible limitations of the interpreted results, and recognition of assumptions made.

Comm%ni"ation o' Mathemati"a( In'ormation

<ighly effective communication of mathematical ideas and reasoning to develop logical arguments. 1roficient and accurate use of appropriate notation, representations, and terminology.

*omprehensive 'nowledge of content and understanding of concepts and relationships. Appropriate selection and use of mathematical algorithms and techniques /implemented electronically where appropriate0 to find efficient solutions to complex questions. <ighly effective and accurate application of 'nowledge and s'ills to answer questions set in applied contexts.

-ome depth of 'nowledge of content and understanding of concepts and relationships. .se of mathematical algorithms and techniques /implemented electronically where appropriate0 to find some correct solutions to complex questions. Accurate application of 'nowledge and s'ills to answer questions set in applied contexts.

Attempted development and appropriate application of mathematical models. &ostly accurate and complete solutions to mathematical problems set in applied contexts. *omplete interpretation of the mathematical results in the context of the problem. -ome depth of understanding of the reasonableness and possible limitations of the interpreted results, and recognition of assumptions made.

:ffective communication of mathematical ideas and reasoning to develop mostly logical arguments. &ostly accurate use of appropriate notation, representations, and terminology.

=enerally competent 'nowledge of content and understanding of concepts and relationships. .se of mathematical algorithms and techniques /implemented electronically where appropriate0 to find mostly correct solutions to routine questions. =enerally accurate application of 'nowledge and s'ills to answer questions set in applied contexts.

Appropriate application of mathematical models. -ome accurate and generally complete solutions to mathematical problems set in applied contexts. =enerally appropriate interpretation of the mathematical results in the context of the problem. -ome understanding of the reasonableness and possible limitations of the interpreted results, and some recognition of assumptions made.

Appropriate communication of mathematical ideas and reasoning to develop some logical arguments. .se of generally appropriate notation, representations, and terminology, with some inaccuracies.

;asic 'nowledge of content and some understanding of concepts and relationships. -ome use of mathematical algorithms and techniques /implemented electronically where appropriate0 to find some correct solutions to routine questions. -ometimes accurate application of 'nowledge and s'ills to answer questions set in applied contexts.

Application of a mathematical model, with partial effectiveness. 1artly accurate and generally incomplete solutions to mathematical problems set in applied contexts. Attempted interpretation of the mathematical results in the context of the problem. -ome awareness of the reasonableness and possible limitations of the interpreted results.

-ome appropriate communication of mathematical ideas and reasoning. -ome attempt to use appropriate notation, representations, and terminology, with occasional accuracy.

4imited 'nowledge of content. Attempted use of mathematical algorithms and techniques /implemented electronically where appropriate0 to find limited correct

Attempted application of a basic mathematical model. 4imited accuracy in solutions to one or more mathematical problems set in applied contexts. 4imited attempt at interpretation of the

Attempted communication of emerging mathematical ideas and reasoning. 4imited attempt to use appropriate notation, representations, or

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solutions to routine questions. Attempted application of 'nowledge and s'ills to answer questions set in applied contexts, with limited effectiveness.

Mathemati"a( Mo,e((ing an, Pro&(em$o(.ing

mathematical results in the context of the problem. 4imited awareness of the reasonableness and possible limitations of the results.

Comm%ni"ation o' Mathemati"a( In'ormation

terminology, and with limited accuracy.

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STAGE 2 MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS FOLIO TASK Linear programming Charity Wor!

Intro,%"tion +he purpose of this investigation is to allow you to demonstrate your 'nowledge and ability to accurately apply the mathematical concepts and processes of 4inear programming to a fund raising scenario. 1e$"ription o' a$$e$$ment +his folio tas's loo's at investigating the amount of money that may be raised through a home help fundraising day to support a charity. "nformation given will lead to a set of constraints and an ob>ective function. 3ith the use of appropriate technology you will graph the constraints and analyse the feasible region to determine the optimal solution/s. As a class, you decided to as' family and friends to support you to raise money for a charity organisation. ?ou as'ed them to volunteer their time to a home help day in which they could offer to do housewor', gardening or general maintenance. +he class received the following donations of time for the three categories of home help: !6 hours of housewor' %% hours of gardening !7 hours of general maintenance.

+he class have decided to offer two different pac'ages of home help to the community. 1ac'age 1 has ! hours of housewor', % hours of gardening and ! hours of general maintenance. +he class have decided to sell this pac'age for @1#6. 1ac'age ! includes 1 hour of housewor', # hours of gardening and ! hours of general maintenance. +he class have decided to sell this pac'age for @116.

Mathemati"a( In.e$tigation$ 3+ 2+ .se all of the information provided above to determine the combination of pac'ages to be sold to achieve the greatest /optimal0 profit for the classes fundraising efforts. "nvestigate at least two variations to this original scenario. ?ou could consider: changes to the price of the pac'agesA variations to the time donatedA the amount of hours of each home help category that are included in each pac'age. Bor each variation investigated, provide a short description of what the change is and how it may have come about to set the scene of the investigation. 1resent your findings in an investigative report as described on page 1. ?our analysis and conclusion should include:
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a comparison of the different scenarios investigated what is the optimal solution the assumptions that were made in your calculations and therefore the reasonableness of the optimal solution the limitations of the model used.
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