How to avoid the bill-paying battle

9 November 2009
Are you the sort of person who always trying to prevent World War III every time your friends go out for dinner? Doug orders a dessert as well as a main, Amy’s driving and won’t pay for booze and the waitress is getting impatient. Dividing the bill can make the night end on a sour note.

Fortunately the Training and Development Agency for Schools has a new video out to coincide with a recruitment campaign for more maths teachers. Fronted by Matt Parker, a maths teacher, the video also helps to solve an everyday dilemma and save money at the same time.

Watch the video below for some simple tips to make paying the bill the easiest maths lesson you ever had:



Also check out our videos to help with the dilemma of paying your fair share when living with couples:



And also when on a road trip:



For information on how you can bring maths to life as a teacher visit: teach.gov.uk/talent