Summary
How is math used in everyday life? One great example involves shopping. Students learned about unit price in Math and in Independent Living class. They then took a field trip to a grocery store to compare unit prices of items in several departments.
TIPC Ratings
7 – Ideal: Students are conducting research in a real-world setting. They are asked to select their own sources of information in the store setting. They also have to use tools to display their information to demonstrate how to find the best price.
2 – Developing: Communication and collaboration was not necessarily a focus for this lesson. Students worked in partner teams in the grocery store. However, they did not utilize digital tool fo communication or collaboration.
7 – Ideal: Students select their own tools to use for problem solving. They were allowed to use their cell phones for this assignment and were encouraged to use features such as the calculator, camera, and retail apps. They have to pick an argument and defend it using a digital presentation tool. As part of the conclusion, students had to complete a reflection about the trip. The questions ask the students to think about how they research and approach the problem.
6 – Target: Students had the opportunity to communicate and collaborate in this assignment. Students were given a list of tasks and asked to split those tasks up between each other. They conducted research in the store. They analyzed trends in looking at prices and tried to determine a strategy for finding the best price on groceries. Students are creating meaningful work that is original and synthesizes research.
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