Maths+in+Movies

MATHS IN MOVIES

[] This site is a little frustrating, but you can eventually find a way to download these clips, using []. Maybe renting the DVD would be easier and quicker. There is only a very brief indication of the mathematical content so you would need to view it carefully before finding out if a clip were useful for your purpose. I have used the Ma and Pa Kettle movie at Year 9 level to demonstrate poor mathematical reasoning and lack of understanding of place value.

Another site which could be promising has this movie about designing toy cars. Similar shapes and scale are mentioned. []