Problem Solving and Modelling Task

Task

You are to develop a report for TAFE Queensland management, who want to design a floor plan for a functional gym space for TAFE Queensland - Alexandra Hills campus. Your design must include the necessary details for a fit out – including flooring, air conditioning, windows, paint and any included mirrors.

In this report, you will:

• Analyze the dimensions of the floor space (including tables, figures and diagrams).
• Draw a scale plan of the gym floor plan.
• Identify selected features suitable to meet the needs of the gym
• Develop a costing scheme to determine the estimated fit out cost for the designated space.

Your teacher will give you information about the room dimensions, ventilation requirements, gym requirements and material costs.

To complete this task, you must:

• consider the stimulus information
• use your knowledge of the subject matter in Unit 3 Topics 1–2 to investigate the problem
• ensure you are covering both simple and complex subject matter
• ensure your response demonstrates characteristics in the instrument-specific standards
• develop a unique response in a coherent and concise written format that is appropriate to the genre, and includes a suitable introduction, body and conclusion
• show all calculations to support your response
• follow the approach to problem-solving and mathematical modelling used in the syllabus
• use a spreadsheet to demonstrate relevant