Mathematics Short Course: 4A4 - Packaging volume and surface area (PowerPoint)

What is it?

This lesson PowerPoint is based around challenge 4A4 of the Mathematics Short Course. Learners are asked to find the volume and surface area of boxes and cans used in food packaging, before designing their own box with the same volume as one of their chosen cans. This PowerPoint contains diagrams and formulae to support the challenge, along with notes for tutors. A set of worksheets is also available to support this challenge.