Math Tools Lesson: Go Big Papa?

Lesson Plan: Go Big Papa?

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Description:

In this lesson students will write and evaluate expressions to calculate how much it would cost to build each specialty pizza topping-by-topping. The next task will be to calculate the savings two ways—in dollars and as a percent—to determine whether specialty pizzas are really worth it. Is it smart to always “go big?” Students will

write and evaluate an algebraic expression to represent the cost of pizza as a function of the number of toppings
relate a linear expression to a table of values and to a graph
split a food bill
calculate % savings, and compare deals by considering both absolute ($) and relative (%) savings
calculate the cost per unit to determine the best buy
determine when a special offer will save money and model those findings algebraically and graphically

Technology Type:

Computer

Author:

Mathalicious

Language:

English

Cost:

Does not require payment for use

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