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Focus on

Maths in D&T

This interactive resource clearly
explains the Maths relevant to
GCSE Design Technology.

Step-by-step interactive
simulations help staff teach the

concepts. DT scenario exam style
interactive questions encourage
students to test their own
understanding.

Topics Covered

Online version: This title is • areas of circles, ellipses, rectangles and triangles
included as part of the DT • areas of compound shapes • fractions & ratios
Resource Pack on pages 10-11. • gear & pulley ratios • RPM • working to scale
• ISO paper sizes • Golden ratio • units of measurement
• charts and graphs • DT specific interactive quizzes

Focus

Mind Map Designer

The Focus Mind Map Designer is
an easy-to-use, intuitive and
effective creative thinking tool.

A convenient graphical means of
representing ideas and concepts,
structuring information and
helping to analyse, comprehend,
synthesize, recall and generate new
ideas.
Mind Map Designer Features:

• unlimited creation, editing and saving
• colour code text, labels and lines
• add connecting lines between strands
• add images to labels
• print out or export mind maps
for inclusion in portfolios
Mind Map Designer Example Uses:

Online version: This title is • recording of initial thoughts for projects and NEAs
included as part of the DT • research planning • exam revision • essay planning
Resource Pack on pages 10-11.

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