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Maths Sba Topic Ideas

The document provides 20 potential topic ideas for a mathematics SBA (School-Based Assessment). The topics cover a range of mathematical concepts related to sports, measurements, probabilities, and surveys. Some examples include investigating the optimal angle to throw different objects to achieve maximum distance, the effect of run-up speed on long and triple jumps, and whether drink companies accurately report volume amounts on containers.

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Maths Sba Topic Ideas

The document provides 20 potential topic ideas for a mathematics SBA (School-Based Assessment). The topics cover a range of mathematical concepts related to sports, measurements, probabilities, and surveys. Some examples include investigating the optimal angle to throw different objects to achieve maximum distance, the effect of run-up speed on long and triple jumps, and whether drink companies accurately report volume amounts on containers.

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MATHEMATICS SBA TOPIC IDEAS

Choose a topic that is suitable to you or modify an existing one.

1. What is the optimum angle to throw a ___________ to achieve the maximum distance?

1. javelin

2. Shot-put

3. Discus

2. What effect does the run up speed have on the distance covered in a 

1. Long jump

2. Triple jump

3. Does the location of a store affect the prices that are charged?

4. How does the amount of weight carried by an athlete affect their speed over a 50m
distance?

5. What is the cost incurred if a faucet/pipe is left dripping for a year?

6. What is the optimum range for scoring goals on a

1. netball court

2. football field

3. basketball court

7. What is the effect of height on the percentage of goals scored in netball/basketball?

8. How does the height and weight of an individual impact their health?

9. Does the size of the ball used affect the number of goals scored in a netball match? [hint:
try using a netball, football or volleyball to shoot goals and compare the results]

10. Do drink companies give as much as they say they are giving? Here, do a survey of
different brands of juice, measure the volume in each container and compare with the
number printed on the labels; a variant of this question could include measuring mass of
various products.
11. How are the winnings in a game affected if you use a biased die compared to a fair die?
[die is same as dice here]

12. Is typing faster than writing?

13. What is the effect of the run-up speed on the bowling of a cricket ball?

14. How does the type of ball used affect the distance travelled when a cricket ball is hit?

15. Does running a curve take longer than running the same distance on a straight?

16. What effect does speed have on the distance gained in a vertical jump/high jump?

17. How long on average does it take to be served in the Tuck shop line at your school? (This
can be done in the form of a survey as well)

18. What type of lunches should be sold at school X's canteen in order to maximize student
patronage? [Survey]

19. What is the preferred type of vehicle used for public transportation in my community?
[Survey] 

20. An investigation into the growth of "X type of seedlings" over a "X time period" 

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