CALA

LEARNING AREA : Mathematics

LEVEL : Form 6

SYLLABUS TOPIC : Calculus

Syllabus Page 19

SUB-TOPIC : Differentiation

CALA TITLE : Relationship between ratio of height to base radius of a cylinder

COMPETENCES/SKILLS :

• Research

• Ability to record

• Communication skills

• Analytical

• Problem solving

• Critical thinking

• Comparison

Background

The agriculture department is considering replacing plastic water tanks which

are always bursting every summer. You are to replace the plastic tanks with
other materials and find the ratio of height to base radius of the cylinder that
minimize the costs of the replacement.
The CALA

The CALA has two parts, Part A and B. You need to complete both parts.

Part A

• Listing measuring instruments used

• Research on the different materials required to replace the plastic tanks.

• To do your research include: observations, interviews and use ICT tools

in recording the interviews.

• You may take pictures

Part B

• Record the different types of materials that you have identified and their prices

• Calculate the radius and height of the cylindrical tank that minimize costs but hold the
same volume with the plastic tanks

• write notes on your findings

How you will be assessed

• To assess your presentation, your facilitator will consider your research materials,
explanations about how you have calculated the total costs of the new tank as well as
finding the radius and height of the tank.

• Achievement standards specific to this CALA will be provided so that you are aware
of the assessment criteria.

CALA Tips

• As you carry out your research, remember to write notes, use ICT tools or take
pictures

• You can use different materials like pictures, charts.

• You can read your notes.

 LEARNER CALA GUIDE

LEARNING AREA : Mathematics

LEVEL : Form 6

CALA TYPE : Pen and Paper Activities

CALA TITLE : Relationship between ratio of height to base radius of a cylinder

Name : School : Kuwadzana High 1

Class : Form 6 Date :

CALA Context

The agriculture department is considering replacing plastic water tanks which

are always bursting every summer. You are to replace the plastic tanks with
other materials and find the ratio of height to base radius of the cylinder that
minimize the costs of the replacement

CALA Description

To come up with the size of a tank that minimize costs:

• Find the capacity as well as the radius and height of the plastic tanks being used by
the agriculture department (5)

• Research on the materials required to make a replacement tank (5)

• Record information and make notes on the responses given and observations made (5)

• Calculate the average prices of materials used in making the replacement tank (5)

• Calculate the radius and height of the replacement tank that minimize costs (5)
 • submission of CALA (5)

How you will be assessed

• The CALA will be assessed out of 30

The facilitator will assess:

• Your questions.

• Notes from interviews.

• your write up or oral explanation

• presentation of your research documents

• Correct calculations.

• Marks will be given for your answers.

CALA Tips

• As you carry out your research, remember to write notes, use ICT tools or take
pictures

• You can use different materials like pictures, charts.

TEACHER CALA GUIDE

LEARNING AREA : Mathematics

LEVEL : Form 6

CALA TYPE : Pen and Paper Activities

CALA TITLE : Relationship between ratio of height to base radius of a cylinder

Topic Differentiation

Competences • : - research

• ability to use the correct formula for calculating volume

• measuring, recording and Calculation

• analytical

• problem solving

• critical thinking

- Evidence of research.
Dimensions/
Criteria - Assess validity of questions.
to be assessed
- Assess development of communication skills.

- Assess notes

– late submission or non-submission.

- Sound communication skills on explanations.

Objectives
to be - Crafting of questions.
achieved
- Calculation

- Planning and organizing of facts.

- Self management

CALA Context
The agriculture department is considering replacing plastic water tanks which
are always bursting every summer. You are to replace the plastic tanks with
other materials and find the ratio of height to base radius of the cylinder that
minimize the costs of the replacement

CALA Description

To come up with the size of a tank that minimize costs:

• Find the capacity as well as the radius and height of the plastic tanks being used by
the agriculture department (5)

• Research on the materials required to make a replacement tank (5)

• Record information and make notes on the responses given and observations made (5)

• Calculate the average prices of materials used in making the replacement tank (5)

• Calculate the radius and height of the replacement tank that minimize costs (5)

• submission of CALA (5)

Assessment Procedure

• Assessing questions asked.

• Assessing notes from interviews.

• Assessing learner`s write up or oral explanation

• Assessing presentation of research documents

• Correct calculations