In 2019, Tokyo will host the Rugby World Cup. A significant number of people will travel to the World Cup to support their country’s rugby players. These people need to understand the financial requirements of such a trip.
Investigate the financial requirements of a person aiming to travel from Australia to Tokyo, Japan in 2019 to support the Australian team at the Rugby World Cup. Produce a personal budget based on the results of your mathematical research, then refine the model to ensure they can afford to attend.
We recommend you use these resources to commence your investigation but then find further resources if required.
Key Concepts
Key Terms
- Budget A budget is an estimate of income and expenses for a set period of time.
- Mathematical Procedures The steps involved in solving a mathematical problem and the presentation of the solution.
- Mathematical Observations A mathematical observation can be defined as the data or other information required to start the investigation. For example; the exchange rates change every day.
- Mathematical Assumptions Information that must be true in order for the investigation to begin are regarded as mathematical assumptions. For example; the person lives in Brisbane and therefore flights will be from Brisbane or the Gold Coast to Japan.
- Mathematical Strengths Those aspects of your investigation that gives you confidence in the accuracy of the results are regarded as strengths.
- Mathematical Weaknesses Any aspect of your investigation that reduces your accuracy or confidence in the results should be classified as weaknesses.
Excel & Word Resources
excel links
Learn how to create Budget documents using Excel through this series of tutorials.
graph links
Access a series of easy to follow steps on how to create charts using Excel.
table of contents
Follow these instructions on how to generate a report with headings and then automatically insert the Table of Contents.
Rugby World Cup 2019 Resources
world cup resources
- Rugby World Cup
Access all the latest information about the the Rugby World Cup in Japan 2019. Information you will find includes the various pool draws, games, ticketing details and more. - Rugby World Cup Official HospitalityThis site is the official Rugby World Cup site which delivers travel packages for those interested in attending the World Cup in Japan in 2019. Amongst other useful information, it provides details of the schedule, teams and venues.
Budgeting Resources
Budgeting Links
- ASIC's Money Smart BudgetingDesigned to assist people with developing smart money habits, this page on ASIC's Money Smart site will step you through the considerations you should make when preparing a budget.
- ASIC's Money Smart Saving for a HolidayAnother page on the Money Smart site steps you through the various aspects of planning and saving for a holiday.
Travelling Resources
travelling links
- Smart TravellerThe Australian Government provides up-to-date and comprehensive travel advice to all Australians when they travel overseas.
- Webjet"As Australia and New Zealand's leading online travel agency, Webjet [provides] online travel tools and technology. Webjet enables customers to compare, combine and book the best domestic and international travel flight deals, hotel accommodation, holiday package deals, travel insurance and car hire worldwide."
- Air BnBSearch a variety of different accommodation options from around the world.
- TrivagoTrivago is another site which delivers information for travellers booking their accommodation for overseas trips.