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Market Savvy with Unit Pricing
Grade 6Math1 days
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5.0 (1 rating)Unit RatesVirtual SupermarketConsumer EducationPrice ComparisonMathematical ReasoningDecision-Making
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Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use unit rates and pricing to design a virtual supermarket that helps consumers make smart purchasing decisions?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How do unit rates help us make decisions in everyday shopping?
- What is the process for finding a unit rate from given information?
- How does understanding unit pricing contribute to being a smart consumer?
- In what ways can ratios be used to compare prices effectively in a supermarket setting?
- Why is it important to understand the concept of constant speed when comparing unit rates?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will calculate unit rates for various products to determine the best buy.
- Students will apply their understanding of unit pricing to design a virtual supermarket layout that fosters consumer education.
- Students will evaluate products based on unit rates to make purchasing recommendations.
- Students will use ratio language correctly while justifying their product comparisons.
- Students will understand the importance of unit rate and constant speed in everyday decision making.
Common Core Standards
6.RP.A.2
Primary
Understand the concept of a unit rate a/b associated with a ratio a:b with b ≠ 0, and use rate language in the context of a ratio relationship.Reason: This project requires students to calculate unit rates to make informed decisions about product pricing, directly aligning with understanding unit rates in context.
6.RP.A.3b
Primary
Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed.Reason: The project involves solving practical problems related to unit pricing, mirroring the requirements of this standard.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsVirtual Shopping Spree
Kick off the project by immersing students in a virtual shopping experience where they have to make decisions based on unit prices. They explore how different brands and sizes affect overall cost, sparking curiosity about how unit pricing works in real-world scenarios.Price Detective Challenge
Introduce the project with a detective-themed game where students are tasked with finding the "best buy" using unit pricing. Through this engaging challenge, students navigate through different products to 'solve the case', fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Game Show: Price it Right!
Launch the project with a game show-style event where students guess and compute the best buys based on unit prices. This interactive approach promotes competition and collaboration, while solidifying the concept of unit pricing.📚
Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Activity 1
Unit Rate Investigator
Students will delve into understanding what unit rates are and how they are calculated. This foundational step is crucial for enabling students to compare prices effectively in the next activities.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Define a unit rate and provide examples of how unit rates are expressed in everyday contexts, like miles per hour or price per ounce.
2. Present a series of ratios that the students must convert into unit rates, ensuring the concept is solidified.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA collection of solved unit rate problems, illustrating student understanding of the concept.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with 6.RP.A.2 by having students understand and use unit rates expressed in simplified forms.Activity 2
Price Comparison Analyst
Students practice comparing products based on unit rates. They will work at a virtual station where various products' weights and prices are provided, and they have to identify the best deals.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Examine product details (weight and price) and calculate unit rates for each item.
2. Compare products using the calculated unit rates to determine which is the most cost-effective.
3. Present findings in a brief report, articulating reasoning using correct rate language.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comparison report showcasing the computed unit rates and justifications for chosen products.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with 6.RP.A.3b as it involves solving unit pricing problems to determine the best buy.Activity 3
Virtual Supermarket Architect
Students will apply their understanding from previous activities to design a virtual supermarket that highlights unit pricing. This activity will incorporate product displays and comparative information to assist consumers in making informed buying choices.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Brainstorm and outline how products can be organized in a supermarket layout to maximize consumer awareness.
2. Design sections that display unit rates prominently next to products.
3. Create labels or digital displays for each section that explain how consumers can use unit pricing to their advantage.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed supermarket design blueprint that showcases strategic product placement with a focus on consumer education about unit pricing.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsIntegrates 6.RP.A.2 and 6.RP.A.3b by applying unit rate calculations in designing educational supermarket models.Activity 4
Smart Shopper Simulation
As a final activity, students will test their supermarket designs and unit rate knowledge through a role-play shopping scenario, making purchasing decisions based on their calculations.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Simulate a shopping experience where students are given virtual money to spend at their peer-designed supermarkets.
2. Make purchases using unit pricing knowledge to maximize their shopping basket's value relative to given constraints.
3. Reflect on the experience and write a summary of how unit rates influenced decision making.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA reflection essay on the role of unit rates in making informed consumer choices during the simulation activity.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsReinforces the standards by applying the learned concepts in a practical setting, fulfilling 6.RP.A.2 and 6.RP.A.3b.🏆
Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioMarket Savvy with Unit Pricing Rubric
Category 1
Unit Rate Comprehension
Assessing the ability to define and calculate unit rates with relevant examples.Criterion 1
Understanding and Definition
Clarity in defining unit rates with examples.
Proficient
3 PointsClearly defines unit rates with relevant examples.
Developing
2 PointsDefines unit rates but with unclear examples.
Beginning
1 PointsVague definition with no relevant examples.
Criterion 2
Calculation Skills
Ability to calculate unit rates accurately.
Proficient
3 PointsAccurately calculates unit rates for all given ratios.
Developing
2 PointsCalculates unit rates with minor errors.
Beginning
1 PointsFrequent errors in calculating unit rates.
Category 2
Price Analysis
Evaluating the skill to compare prices using unit pricing.Criterion 1
Comparison and Recommendation
Ability to compare prices and make recommendations.
Proficient
3 PointsEffectively compares and recommends based on unit rates.
Developing
2 PointsCompares and recommends with some inaccuracies.
Beginning
1 PointsInaccurate comparisons and recommendations.
Category 3
Supermarket Design
Assessing creativity and functionality in supermarket design highlighting unit pricing.Criterion 1
Design and Presentation
Creativity and integration of unit pricing into design.
Proficient
3 PointsInnovative design with clear unit pricing integration.
Developing
2 PointsBasic design with some unit pricing integration.
Beginning
1 PointsMinimal design effort with no unit pricing focus.
Category 4
Reflective Insight
Evaluating reflection on unit rates' impact on decisions.Criterion 1
Reflection and Insight
Depth of reflection on decision-making process using unit rates.
Proficient
3 PointsInsightful reflection with specific examples.
Developing
2 PointsGeneral reflection with limited examples.
Beginning
1 PointsShallow reflection with no examples.
Reflection Prompts
End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learningQuestion 1
Reflect on how the knowledge of unit rates has impacted your ability to make informed purchasing decisions. What have you learned about unit rates that you didn't know before?
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Question 2
On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident are you in using unit rates to compare prices and determine the best buy?
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Question 3
What strategies did you find most effective in designing your virtual supermarket to highlight unit pricing and aid consumer decision-making?
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Question 4
Choose the statement that best reflects your understanding of the role of unit rates in everyday decision-making:
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Options
Unit rates are only useful in math problems, not in real life.
Unit rates help in making everyday decisions like purchasing the most cost-effective items.
Knowing unit rates doesn't provide much advantage in real world situations.
Question 5
How did the Smart Shopper Simulation influence your perspective on becoming a more informed consumer? Provide specific examples from the simulation experience.
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