Correspondence Problems - Worksheet

The Correspondence Problems Worksheet, a resource for mathematics teaching, provides a series of exercises to help students understand and calculate the number of possible combinations in different scenarios. For instance, one task requires students to complete a table by determining how many combinations of hats and scarves can be made, given a selection of colours. Another exercise asks students to calculate the possible combinations of flowers and vases, with colours specified for both. Additionally, the worksheet includes problems where students must figure out the number of combinations without listing them all, such as determining how many outfits can be made from a given number of hats and coats, assuming twelve outfits in total are possible.

Further challenges on the worksheet involve applying multiplication to find the total number of combinations, as seen in the scenario where a character named Mollie has a selection of shape and number cards and needs to find out how many unique pairings she can make. The worksheet also explores combinations in different contexts, like selecting a cupcake and a drink from a menu, or pairing trousers with belts to create different outfits. The exercises are designed to enhance students' understanding of correspondence problems and combinatorics, with the goal of developing their reasoning and multiplication skills in practical, everyday situations.