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This lesson features a ‘real life’ example for students to explore using {{teachtag|visualisation}} via GeoGebra. The focus on ‘real life’ increases student motivation.

The activity engages pupils in {{teachtag|group talk}}, {{teachtag|mathematical thinking}} and {{teachtag|language|vocabulary}}. This {{teachtag|open ended}} task encourages {{teachtag|higher order}} thinking, and encourages {{teachtag|whole class}} {{teachtag|discussion}}/{{teachtag|questioning}} and {{teachtag|inquiry}} projects.