The second is a group exercise based on interpreting some data on waiting times for operations. Both worksheets were used with an Access to Nursing group. A simple structured GCSE investigation task. This usually goes well and takes about 20 minutes to half an hour. I use this before the T-grid investigations below.
T grid An old favourite in investigations.
There is a structured version , and an open-ended version . I usually give half an hour in class and finish for homework. Work is often very good, and I ask for some attempt at proving the formula for the sum by using algebra. Rounding A two sided worksheet on decimal places and significant figures. This handout supports some whole group work.