MATHS IN PLASENCIA

Premio Joaqun Sama a la Innovacin Educativa 2013

J. Csar Brcena Snchez M. Teresa Martn Gmez

INTRODUCCIN
La actividad MATHS IN PLASENCIA, nace del trabajo colaborativo de dos profesores de la seccin bilinge del IES Sierra de Santa Brbara, que trabajando dentro de una metodologa AICLE, pretendemos por un lado hacer a los alumnos protagonistas de su propio aprendizaje y por otro buscar espacios de trabajo interdisciplinares donde el estudio y desarrollo de una segunda lengua extranjera cobre realmente un sentido prctico. La idea de MATHS IN PLASENCIA nace dentro del seno del proyecto europeo ITEC, que pretende poner en marcha escenarios de aprendizaje para las aulas del futuro, introduciendo importantes transformaciones metodolgicas de la educacin y el uso de nuevas herramientas tecnolgicas. El trabajo ha sido elaborado por los alumnos del 1 de ESO de la seccin bilinge del IES Sierra de Santa Brbara junto a los profesores de ingls y matemticas del mismo. El objetivos de MATHS IN PLASENCIA es la de crear un juego, a modo de gymkana matemtica, donde se presentan diversos problemas matemticos REALES, que deben ser resueltos en su propio entorno. Uno de los atractivos ms importantes de la actividad es que dicho juego ha sido elaborado al 100% por los alumnos de 1 de ESO del IES Sierra de Santa Brbara, con el objeto de ser puesto en marcha, no por ellos mismos, sino por los alumnos de 6 de primaria del colegio San Miguel Arcngel de Plasencia, con quienes hasta hace unos meses compartan centro de estudios. Al margen de los objetivos y contenidos puramente acadmicos, nos ha permitido estrechar los lazos y colaboraciones con el colegio, acercando nuestros profesores, instalaciones y medios a quienes seran nuestros futuros alumnos, relajando lo que en algunos casos supone un traumtico paso de una etapa a otra. Gracias a la interaccin de alumnos de los dos centros hemos conseguido en parte, suavizar los grandes cambios que para nuestros nuevos alumnos ha supuesto ese cambio. En las siguientes pginas encontrars las pruebas que se presentan a los grupos, sus soluciones, los recorridos de los diferentes equipos. Tras cada prueba cada equipo recibe una de las letras que forman la palabra CATHEDRAL (palabra secreta y que ser el punto final de nuestro viaje). Esperamos que lo disfrutis tanto como nosotros lo hemos hecho!

GRUPO 1

GEOMETRICAL SHAPES

QUESTION
We can find geometrical shapes everywhere. You have to look for and take photos of objects with octogonal, triangular, square, rectangular and circular shapes. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

SIMMETRY

QUESTION
We can find symmetry in many elements of nature, but also in many objects objects around us, in our cities. Look at the car tyres around you. Many of them have pentagonal symmetry (the same geometrical structure is repeated 5 times closing the circumference) You have to look for and take photos of at least 3 wheels which have this property. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

THE BIN
Avda. Del Valle

QUESTION
Now that summer is here, we like to drink fizzy drinks when it's hot. After drinking them, you must throw the can into the bin! Do you know how many cans of coke or any other soft drink can fin (without squashing them) in the bin you have in front of you?

CLUES
Volume of a cylinder

V = r h

Volume of a coke can

ANSWERS
a) 171 cans b) 103 cans c) 77 cans d) 52 cans Go to point 15 Go to point 5 Go to point 7 Go to point 6

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calculate the volume of the bin (cylinder). We need to measure the height and the radius: radius r = cm height h = cm

The volume is

2 V = r h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vbin = l

And we also convert the volume of the can to liters Vcan= l

Finally to find the number of cans that fit in the bin we divide both volumes: Number of cans = Vbin : Vcan = cans

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE RAMP
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
The maximum inclination of the access ramps must be 12% when the length is less than 3m, 10% when the length is less than 10 m and 8 % in the rest of ramps. Does the access ramp in San Nicols church fulfil these conditions? How much is the slope?

CLUES
slope =( rise : run) 100

slope rise

run

ANSWERS
a) slope = 9% and it fulfils the conditions b) slope = 11% and it doesn't fulfil the conditions c) slope = 11% and it fulfils the conditions d) slope = 6% and it fulfils the conditions Go to point 3 Go to point 5 Go to point 2 Go to point 4

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE STAIRS
Avda Del Valle

QUESTION
For stairs to be comfortable, measurements must follow some conditions: 60 cm < 2 x tread + riser < 65 cm Do these stairs follow the rules?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs follow the rule b) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs follow the rule c) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule d) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule Go to point 5 Go to point 4 Go to point 9 Go to point 7

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FLOWERPOT
C/ Arcediano

QUESTION
How much money would it cost to refill with soil one of the the flowerpots in Calle Arcediano if a sack of 15 litres costs 5.50?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 29.5 b) 88 c) 95.8 d) 53 Go to point 6 Go to point 3 Go to point 2 Go to point 1

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the flowerpot (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vflowerpot = l

We calculate the number of sacks we need dividing the volume of the flowerpot by the volume of the sacks: Number of sacks = So, we need sacks

Finally we calculate the total price multiplying the number of sacks by the price of each sack Total price = Number of sacks x Price =

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FOUNTAIN
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
How long would it take to fill this fountain if it was empty? Use the empty bottle that we give you.

CLUES
V prism= Abase x height

Aregular.octagon =

Perimeter x apothem 2

Consider the base of the fountain as a regular octagon

ANSWERS
a) 4860 seconds b) 9720 seconds c) 1110 seconds d) 2 minutes

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we measure the side, apothem and height of the fountain: side s = apothem a = cm cm height h = cm

The area of the base is The volume is

Abase =

Perimeter x a = 2
cm3

cm2

V fountain = Abase x height =

The volume in liters is =

Now, we are going to calculate how many liters of water we get form each water supply: Measure the time we need to fill the botle (1 liter) t1 liter = s So we need the same time to get 4 liters (4 water supplies)

Finally, find out how long would it take to fill the fountain: t = (Vfountain x t4 liters ) : 4 = seconds

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE ELEVATOR
La Isla

QUESTION
How long could a person of 70 Kg survive trapped in an elevator? Supposing there is not any hole to let the air come in.

CLUES
One person of 70 kg needs 0,245 liters of oxygen in 1 minute. Air: 21% of oxygen and 79% of nytrogen.

ANSWERS
a) 45 hours b) 88 hours c) 10 hours d) 53 hours Go to point 9 Go to point 7 Go to point 6 Go to point 7

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the elevator (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Velevator = l

Only the 21% of this volume is oxygen:

V oxygen =V elevator x

21 = 100

A person of 70 Kg needs 0.245 liters / minute

Dividing both volumes, we get how long could a person survive

t survive=V oxygen : V needed =

min =

hours

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE BOLLARDS
Avda de la Salle

QUESTION
We want to paint the bollards that are in the Puerta del Sol and they have a spherical shape. We have chosen some cans of paint that cost 10 . Each can contains 5 kg of paint. We know that we can paint 5m2 with 1 kg of paint. How much will it cost to paint all the balls that are on the pavement?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 40 b) 30 c) 20 d) 10 Go to point 15 Go to point 6 Go to point 4 Go to point 9

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the surface area of the sphere. We need to measure the radius: radius r = cm

The area is

V =4 r

cm2

Now, we convert the area to cm2 dividing by 10000 A= m2

Now we count the number of bollards we have to paint: So the total area to paint is m2

bollards

We need

cans, therefore we will spend

euros

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE GARDEN
QUESTION
You have reached the final point of our game. Now we want you to calculate the area of one of the gardens placed in front of the CATHEDRAL. Consider it as a rectangle minus a quarter of a circle

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 171 m2 b) 103 m2 c) 77 m2 d) 52 m2

CALCULATIONS
We measure both sides of the rectangle (b and h) and the radius of the quarter of circle. base b = radius r = m m height h = m

We start calculating the area of the rectangle:

Arectangle =b x h =

m2

Now, the area of the quarter of circle

Aq.circle =

xr 4

m2

The final area is the difference of both areas.

A garden= Arectangle Aq.circle =

m2

YOUR ANSWER IS:

GRUPO 2

GEOMETRICAL SHAPES

QUESTION
We can find geometrical shapes everywhere. You have to look for and take photos of objects with octogonal, triangular, square, rectangular and circular shapes. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

SIMMETRY

QUESTION
We can find symmetry in many elements of nature, but also in many objects objects around us, in our cities. Look at the car tyres around you. Many of them have pentagonal symmetry (the same geometrical structure is repeated 5 times closing the circumference) You have to look for and take photos of at least 3 wheels which have this property. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

THE BIN
Avda. Del Valle

QUESTION
Now that summer is here, we like to drink fizzy drinks when it's hot. After drinking them, you must throw the can into the bin! Do you know how many cans of coke or any other soft drink can fin (without squashing them) in the bin you have in front of you?

CLUES
Volume of a cylinder

V = r h

Volume of a coke can

ANSWERS
a) 171 cans b) 103 cans c) 77 cans d) 52 cans Go to point 15 Go to point 5 Go to point 7 Go to point 6

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calculate the volume of the bin (cylinder). We need to measure the height and the radius: radius r = cm height h = cm

The volume is

2 V = r h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vbin = l

And we also convert the volume of the can to liters Vcan= l

Finally to find the number of cans that fit in the bin we divide both volumes: Number of cans = Vbin : Vcan = cans

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE RAMP
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
The maximum inclination of the access ramps must be 12% when the length is less than 3m, 10% when the length is less than 10 m and 8 % in the rest of ramps. Does the access ramp in San Nicols church fulfil these conditions? How much is the slope?

CLUES
slope =( rise : run) 100

slope rise

run

ANSWERS
a) slope = 9% and it fulfils the conditions b) slope = 11% and it doesn't fulfil the conditions c) slope = 11% and it fulfils the conditions d) slope = 6% and it fulfils the conditions Go to point 3 Go to point 4 Go to point 2 Go to point 6

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE STAIRS
Avda Del Valle

QUESTION
For stairs to be comfortable, measurements must follow some conditions: 60 cm < 2 x tread + riser < 65 cm Do these stairs follow the rules?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs follow the rule b) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs follow the rule c) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule d) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule Go to point 5 Go to point 4 Go to point 9 Go to point 7

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FLOWERPOT
C/ Arcediano

QUESTION
How much money would it cost to refill with soil one of the the flowerpots in Calle Arcediano if a sack of 15 litres costs 5.50?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 29.5 b) 88 c) 95.8 d) 53 Go to point 6 Go to point 3 Go to point 7 Go to point 5

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the flowerpot (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vflowerpot = l

We calculate the number of sacks we need dividing the volume of the flowerpot by the volume of the sacks: Number of sacks = So, we need sacks

Finally we calculate the total price multiplying the number of sacks by the price of each sack Total price = Number of sacks x Price =

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FOUNTAIN
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
How long would it take to fill this fountain if it was empty? Use the empty bottle that we give you.

CLUES
V prism= Abase x height

Aregular.octagon =

Perimeter x apothem 2

Consider the base of the fountain as a regular octagon

ANSWERS
a) 4860 seconds Go to point 1 b) 9720 seconds Go to point 2 c) 1110 seconds Go to point 3 d) 2 minutes Go to point 3

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we measure the side, apothem and height of the fountain: side s = apothem a = cm cm height h = cm

The area of the base is The volume is

Abase =

Perimeter x a = 2
cm3

cm2

V fountain = Abase x height =

The volume in liters is =

Now, we are going to calculate how many liters of water we get form each water supply: Measure the time we need to fill the botle (1 liter) t1 liter = s So we need the same time to get 4 liters (4 water supplies)

Finally, find out how long would it take to fill the fountain: t = (Vfountain x t4 liters ) : 4 = seconds

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE ELEVATOR
La Isla

QUESTION
How long could a person of 70 Kg survive trapped in an elevator? Supposing there is not any hole to let the air come in.

CLUES
One person of 70 kg needs 0,245 liters of oxygen in 1 minute. Air: 21% of oxygen and 79% of nytrogen.

ANSWERS
a) 45 hours b) 88 hours c) 10 hours d) 53 hours Go to point 9 Go to point 7 Go to point 6 Go to point 7

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the elevator (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Velevator = l

Only the 21% of this volume is oxygen:

V oxygen =V elevator x

21 = 100

A person of 70 Kg needs 0.245 liters / minute

Dividing both volumes, we get how long could a person survive

t survive=V oxygen : V needed =

min =

hours

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE BOLLARDS
Avda de la Salle

QUESTION
We want to paint the bollards that are in the Puerta del Sol and they have a spherical shape. We have chosen some cans of paint that cost 10 . Each can contains 5 kg of paint. We know that we can paint 5m2 with 1 kg of paint. How much will it cost to paint all the balls that are on the pavement?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 40 b) 30 c) 20 d) 10

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the surface area of the sphere. We need to measure the radius: radius r = cm

The area is

V =4 r

cm2

Now, we convert the area to cm2 dividing by 10000 A= m2

Now we count the number of bollards we have to paint: So the total area to paint is m2

bollards

We need

cans, therefore we will spend

euros

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE GARDEN
QUESTION
You have reached the final point of our game. Now we want you to calculate the area of one of the gardens placed in front of the CATHEDRAL. Consider it as a rectangle minus a quarter of a circle

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 171 m2 b) 103 m2 c) 77 m2 d) 52 m2

CALCULATIONS
We measure both sides of the rectangle (b and h) and the radius of the quarter of circle. base b = radius r = m m height h = m

We start calculating the area of the rectangle:

Arectangle =b x h =

m2

Now, the area of the quarter of circle

Aq.circle =

xr 4

m2

The final area is the difference of both areas.

A garden= Arectangle Aq.circle =

m2

YOUR ANSWER IS:

GRUPO 3

GEOMETRICAL SHAPES

QUESTION
We can find geometrical shapes everywhere. You have to look for and take photos of objects with octogonal, triangular, square, rectangular and circular shapes. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

SIMMETRY

QUESTION
We can find symmetry in many elements of nature, but also in many objects objects around us, in our cities. Look at the car tyres around you. Many of them have pentagonal symmetry (the same geometrical structure is repeated 5 times closing the circumference) You have to look for and take photos of at least 3 wheels which have this property. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

THE BIN
Avda. Del Valle

QUESTION
Now that summer is here, we like to drink fizzy drinks when it's hot. After drinking them, you must throw the can into the bin! Do you know how many cans of coke or any other soft drink can fin (without squashing them) in the bin you have in front of you?

CLUES
Volume of a cylinder

V = r h

Volume of a coke can

ANSWERS
a) 171 cans b) 103 cans c) 77 cans d) 52 cans Go to point 15 Go to point 5 Go to point 7 Go to point 6

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calculate the volume of the bin (cylinder). We need to measure the height and the radius: radius r = cm height h = cm

The volume is

2 V = r h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vbin = l

And we also convert the volume of the can to liters Vcan= l

Finally to find the number of cans that fit in the bin we divide both volumes: Number of cans = Vbin : Vcan = cans

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE RAMP
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
The maximum inclination of the access ramps must be 12% when the length is less than 3m, 10% when the length is less than 10 m and 8 % in the rest of ramps. Does the access ramp in San Nicols church fulfil these conditions? How much is the slope?

CLUES
slope =( rise : run) 100

slope rise

run

ANSWERS
a) slope = 9% and it fulfils the conditions b) slope = 11% and it doesn't fulfil the conditions c) slope = 11% and it fulfils the conditions d) slope = 6% and it fulfils the conditions Go to point 3 Go to point 4 Go to point 2 Go to point 6

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE STAIRS
Avda Del Valle

QUESTION
For stairs to be comfortable, measurements must follow some conditions: 60 cm < 2 x tread + riser < 65 cm Do these stairs follow the rules?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs follow the rule b) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs follow the rule c) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule d) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule Go to point 5 Go to point 4 Go to point 9 Go to point 7

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FLOWERPOT
C/ Arcediano

QUESTION
How much money would it cost to refill with soil one of the the flowerpots in Calle Arcediano if a sack of 15 litres costs 5.50?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 29.5 b) 88 c) 95.8 d) 53 Go to point 6 Go to point 3 Go to point 7 Go to point 1

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the flowerpot (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vflowerpot = l

We calculate the number of sacks we need dividing the volume of the flowerpot by the volume of the sacks: Number of sacks = So, we need sacks

Finally we calculate the total price multiplying the number of sacks by the price of each sack Total price = Number of sacks x Price =

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FOUNTAIN
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
How long would it take to fill this fountain if it was empty? Use the empty bottle that we give you.

CLUES
V prism= Abase x height

Aregular.octagon =

Perimeter x apothem 2

Consider the base of the fountain as a regular octagon

ANSWERS
a) 4860 seconds b) 9720 seconds c) 1110 seconds d) 2 minutes

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we measure the side, apothem and height of the fountain: side s = apothem a = cm cm height h = cm

The area of the base is The volume is

Abase =

Perimeter x a = 2
cm3

cm2

V fountain = Abase x height =

The volume in liters is =

Now, we are going to calculate how many liters of water we get form each water supply: Measure the time we need to fill the botle (1 liter) t1 liter = s So we need the same time to get 4 liters (4 water supplies)

Finally, find out how long would it take to fill the fountain: t = (Vfountain x t4 liters ) : 4 = seconds

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE ELEVATOR
La Isla

QUESTION
How long could a person of 70 Kg survive trapped in an elevator? Supposing there is not any hole to let the air come in.

CLUES
One person of 70 kg needs 0,245 liters of oxygen in 1 minute. Air: 21% of oxygen and 79% of nytrogen.

ANSWERS
a) 45 hours b) 88 hours c) 10 hours d) 53 hours Go to point 9 Go to point 7 Go to point 6 Go to point 7

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the elevator (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Velevator = l

Only the 21% of this volume is oxygen:

V oxygen =V elevator x

21 = 100

A person of 70 Kg needs 0.245 liters / minute

Dividing both volumes, we get how long could a person survive

t survive=V oxygen : V needed =

min =

hours

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE BOLLARDS
Avda de la Salle

QUESTION
We want to paint the bollards that are in the Puerta del Sol and they have a spherical shape. We have chosen some cans of paint that cost 10 . Each can contains 5 kg of paint. We know that we can paint 5m2 with 1 kg of paint. How much will it cost to paint all the balls that are on the pavement?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 40 Go to point 15 b) 30 Go to point 6 c) 20 Go to point 1 d) 10 Go to point 4

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the surface area of the sphere. We need to measure the radius: radius r = cm

The area is

V =4 r

cm2

Now, we convert the area to cm2 dividing by 10000 A= m2

Now we count the number of bollards we have to paint: So the total area to paint is m2

bollards

We need

cans, therefore we will spend

euros

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE GARDEN
QUESTION
You have reached the final point of our game. Now we want you to calculate the area of one of the gardens placed in front of the CATHEDRAL. Consider it as a rectangle minus a quarter of a circle

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 171 m2 b) 103 m2 c) 77 m2 d) 52 m2

CALCULATIONS
We measure both sides of the rectangle (b and h) and the radius of the quarter of circle. base b = radius r = m m height h = m

We start calculating the area of the rectangle:

Arectangle =b x h =

m2

Now, the area of the quarter of circle

Aq.circle =

xr 4

m2

The final area is the difference of both areas.

A garden= Arectangle Aq.circle =

m2

YOUR ANSWER IS:

GRUPO 4

GEOMETRICAL SHAPES

QUESTION
We can find geometrical shapes everywhere. You have to look for and take photos of objects with octogonal, triangular, square, rectangular and circular shapes. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

SIMMETRY

QUESTION
We can find symmetry in many elements of nature, but also in many objects objects around us, in our cities. Look at the car tyres around you. Many of them have pentagonal symmetry (the same geometrical structure is repeated 5 times closing the circumference) You have to look for and take photos of at least 3 wheels which have this property. You must show your pictures before you get the last test .

THE BIN
Avda. Del Valle

QUESTION
Now that summer is here, we like to drink fizzy drinks when it's hot. After drinking them, you must throw the can into the bin! Do you know how many cans of coke or any other soft drink can fin (without squashing them) in the bin you have in front of you?

CLUES
Volume of a cylinder

V = r h

Volume of a coke can

ANSWERS
a) 171 cans b) 103 cans c) 77 cans d) 52 cans Go to point 15 Go to point 5 Go to point 7 Go to point 6

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calculate the volume of the bin (cylinder). We need to measure the height and the radius: radius r = cm height h = cm

The volume is

2 V = r h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vbin = l

And we also convert the volume of the can to liters Vcan= l

Finally to find the number of cans that fit in the bin we divide both volumes: Number of cans = Vbin : Vcan = cans

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE RAMP
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
The maximum inclination of the access ramps must be 12% when the length is less than 3m, 10% when the length is less than 10 m and 8 % in the rest of ramps. Does the access ramp in San Nicols church fulfil these conditions? How much is the slope?

CLUES
slope =( rise : run) 100

slope rise

run

ANSWERS
a) slope = 9% and it fulfils the conditions b) slope = 11% and it doesn't fulfil the conditions c) slope = 11% and it fulfils the conditions d) slope = 6% and it fulfils the conditions Go to point 3 Go to point 1 Go to point 2 Go to point 6

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE STAIRS
Avda Del Valle

QUESTION
For stairs to be comfortable, measurements must follow some conditions: 60 cm < 2 x tread + riser < 65 cm Do these stairs follow the rules?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs follow the rule b) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs follow the rule c) 2 x tread + riser = 182 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule d) 2 x tread + riser = 222 cm and the stairs don't follow the rule Go to point 9 Go to point 7 Go to point 9 Go to point 5

CALCULATIONS

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FLOWERPOT
C/ Arcediano

QUESTION
How much money would it cost to refill with soil one of the the flowerpots in Calle Arcediano if a sack of 15 litres costs 5.50?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 29.5 b) 88 c) 95.8 d) 53 Go to point 6 Go to point 3 Go to point 6 Go to point 7

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the flowerpot (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Vflowerpot = l

We calculate the number of sacks we need dividing the volume of the flowerpot by the volume of the sacks: Number of sacks = So, we need sacks

Finally we calculate the total price multiplying the number of sacks by the price of each sack Total price = Number of sacks x Price =

YOUR ANSWER IS:

THE FOUNTAIN
Pza. San Nicols

QUESTION
How long would it take to fill this fountain if it was empty? Use the empty bottle that we give you.

CLUES
V prism= Abase x height

Aregular.octagon =

Perimeter x apothem 2

Consider the base of the fountain as a regular octagon

ANSWERS
a) 4860 seconds Go to point 4 b) 9720 seconds Go to point 2

c) 1110 seconds Go to point 3 d) 2 minutes Go to point 2

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we measure the side, apothem and height of the fountain: side s = apothem a = cm cm height h = cm

The area of the base is The volume is

Abase =

Perimeter x a = 2
cm3

cm2

V fountain = Abase x height =

The volume in liters is =

Now, we are going to calculate how many liters of water we get form each water supply: Measure the time we need to fill the botle (1 liter) t1 liter = s So we need the same time to get 4 liters (4 water supplies)

Finally, find out how long would it take to fill the fountain: t = (Vfountain x t4 liters ) : 4 = seconds

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THE ELEVATOR
La Isla

QUESTION
How long could a person of 70 Kg survive trapped in an elevator? Supposing there is not any hole to let the air come in.

CLUES
One person of 70 kg needs 0,245 liters of oxygen in 1 minute. Air: 21% of oxygen and 79% of nytrogen.

ANSWERS
a) 45 hours b) 88 hours c) 10 hours d) 53 hours Go to point 1 Go to point 7 Go to point 9 Go to point 15

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the volume of the elevator (cuboid). We need to measure the height, width and length: width w = length l = cm cm height h = cm

The volume is

V =w l h =

cm3

Now, we convert the volume in liters, dividing by 1000 Velevator = l

Only the 21% of this volume is oxygen:

V oxygen =V elevator x

21 = 100

A person of 70 Kg needs 0.245 liters / minute

Dividing both volumes, we get how long could a person survive

t survive=V oxygen : V needed =

min =

hours

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THE BOLLARDS
Avda de la Salle

QUESTION
We want to paint the bollards that are in the Puerta del Sol and they have a spherical shape. We have chosen some cans of paint that cost 10 . Each can contains 5 kg of paint. We know that we can paint 5m2 with 1 kg of paint. How much will it cost to paint all the balls that are on the pavement?

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 40 b) 30 c) 20 d) 10

CALCULATIONS
First of all, we calcullate the surface area of the sphere. We need to measure the radius: radius r = cm

The area is

V =4 r

cm2

Now, we convert the area to cm2 dividing by 10000 A= m2

Now we count the number of bollards we have to paint: So the total area to paint is m2

bollards

We need

cans, therefore we will spend

euros

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THE GARDEN
QUESTION
You have reached the final point of our game. Now we want you to calculate the area of one of the gardens placed in front of the CATHEDRAL. Consider it as a rectangle minus a quarter of a circle

CLUES

ANSWERS
a) 171 m2 b) 103 m2 c) 77 m2 d) 52 m2

CALCULATIONS
We measure both sides of the rectangle (b and h) and the radius of the quarter of circle. base b = radius r = m m height h = m

We start calculating the area of the rectangle:

Arectangle =b x h =

m2

Now, the area of the quarter of circle

Aq.circle =

xr 4

m2

The final area is the difference of both areas.

A garden= Arectangle Aq.circle =

m2

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RECORRIDOS GRUPOS

GRUPO 1
Pza. S. Nicols (Ramp) 1 Parking Isla (Elevator) 5 Avda. Del Valle (Bin) 9 Avda del Valle (Stairs) 15 P. del Sol (Bollards) 7 C/Arcediano (Flowerpot) 4 Pza. S. Nicols (Fountain) 1

GRUPO 2
Pza. S. Nicols (Fountain) 1 Pza. S. Nicols (Ramp) 1 C/Arcediano (Flowerpot) 4 Parking Isla (Elevator) 5 Avda. Del Valle (Bin) 9 Avda. Del Valle (Stairs) 15 P. del Sol (Bollards) 7

GRUPO 3
Parking Isla (Elevator) 5 Avda. Del Valle (Bin) 9 Avda. Del Valle (Stairs) 15 P. del Sol (Bollards) 7 Pza. S. Nicols (Ramp) 1 C/Arcediano (Flowerpot) 4 Pza. S. Nicols (Fountain) 1

GRUPO 4
Avda. Del Valle (Bin) 9 Avda. Del Valle (Stairs) 15 Parking Isla (Elevator) 5 Pza. S. Nicols (Ramp) 1 Pza. S. Nicols (Fountain) 1 C/Arcediano (Flowerpot) 4 P. del Sol (Bollards) 7