MATHS

YEAR 7 MEASUREMENT PROJECT – TINY HOUSES

Year 7 students have been out and about and getting creative in their current Measurement unit. Thankfully we have had some beautiful sunny weather to facilitate this.

After consolidating their understanding, they were asked to design a tiny house! A tiny house is classified as a home with less than 300 square feet (28 square metres) of space. 

It certainly looked like they were enjoying themselves, but it is best to hear about it from the students themselves:

For the last few weeks, the Year 7s have been engaged in a math project surrounding measurements. The project was split into two parts. 

First of all, we went outside to the Oasis and went around measuring different objects of different shapes and sizes. We had to fill in a booklet regarding these. After that, we had to use formulas we learnt in the class to find out the perimeter or area. 

Secondly, for the second part, we had to design a tiny house. We were given a template, and we needed to design the interior. We also had to answer questions regarding the perimeter and area of certain objects.

After that, we were required to assemble the house together with sticky tape. We also got the option to decorate the exterior of the tiny house.

When we got the final product, it looked amazing.

Overall, I found the project fun and engaging, and enjoyable. I would definitely do it again!

Patrick Chiu, Year 7

I found the measurement project both challenging and fun. I enjoyed the idea of a hands-on project, instead of a test like we typically do. For me, a few Part 1 questions were a bit challenging, such as finding the circumference of a circle. However, I found the Part B area fun and interesting. 

I enjoyed the aspect of making a tiny house and having to think if a person would fit inside the home.

Reyan Fernando, Year 7

This measurement project involved us designing our very own little house with furniture, ceiling lights, sinks etc. I have never seen my class this focused!! We did a floor plan, and then with the help of a lot of tape and coloured pencils we made a 3D final tiny house. 

I think I would be speaking on behalf of everyone in my class if I said that we all really enjoyed this project. Instead of doing a boring test, we got to get hands on and make something visually, challenging our creativity and designing skills, while learning at the same time! 

Prisha Jethra, Year 7

Well, done to all students for getting involved and getting creative.

Year 7 Maths team