Practise mathematical modelling with this party planning maths task.

Students are given one of three differentiated briefs which outline the requirements for a party:

• balloons
• food
• drinks
• cupcakes
• entertainment
• party bags.

Students will interpret the requirements, research items online, determine the quantities needed and calculate a price. They will then add each subtotal to find the total price of the party.

Optionally choose to extend students by giving them one or two discount coupons that give them a discount on one of the categories for the party.

The three versions are differentiated as follows:

• Version 1: includes given amounts of each item – no calculations to determine quantities.
• Version 2: includes doubling and halving calculations.
• Version 3: includes tripling, halving, and additional items per category.