- Tournament wins
- Tournament appearances
- Goals scored at the tournament
- Stadium capacities
- Scotland National Team statistics
Simple MNU presentations/displays using, e.g.;
Number and number processes– MNU - 02a
Data and analysis – MTH -21a
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Use results from a previous round-robin tournament to work out and correctly arrange final standings
Take only results from a completed round-robin tournament (i.e. a tournament where teams play in a group or league format) e.g;
- UEFA Euro 2024
- Scottish League Cup
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Learners can then use this information to correctly arrange final group or league positions.
Use the official published standings to check their workings.
Number and number processes– MNU -03a
Using dates and times of matches and kick offs, create a match/tournament calendar
Time – MNU -10b
Complete missing information
Use match stats and/or graphics used in TV coverage to complete missing information.
Match stats display:
- percentages
- statistic bars
- number of cards etc.
Using a teacher-made edited display of match stats i.e. part of percentage information missing, part of shots on target information missing etc; learners can then interpret missing data using the data still provided by match stats.
Estimation and rounding – MNU -01a
Fractions, decimal fractions and percentages – MNU -07a
Data and analysis – MNU -20a
Scale models
Use scale to build models of football stadia/dimensions of football pitches.
Angle, symmetry and transformation – MTH -17d
Craft, Design, Engineering and Graphics – TCH -09a, -12a
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Probability
Study stats from competition matches - what are a team's chances of progressing/success?
Reasoning could be based on: number of goals scored, numbers of chances created, numbers of goals conceded, average percentage of possession etc
Ideas of chances and uncertainty – MNU -22a
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Try a budget challenge
How much would it cost to follow your team to an away venue?
How much does it cost to watch your team at home?
Money – MNU -09a, -09b
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Gathering stats/data to profile/scout a team
Mathematics – MTH -12a
Data and analysis – MNU -20a, -20b
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Calculate travel time between footballing towns/cities/countries
Using upcoming fixtures, learners can calculate distances covered and travel time between venues.
E.g. Use a specific competition/tournament -which team has the furthest/shortest distance to travel?
What impact, if any, might differences in travel have?
Time – MNU -10c
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Create a travel timetable/itinerary for teams and fans
Time – MNU -10a
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