| Title: Comparison
Shopping |
| Subject: Mathematics
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| Grade Level: 9
- 12 |
| Overview:
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| Students will "surf the net" as a means of comparison shopping .
Students will choose one article of clothing offered for sale in
various catalogs on the Internet. They will compare quality, style and
price of the garment, then make an informed choice based on their
research. They will then use the word processing program to write a
brief summary of their findings to present to the class. |
| Approximate
Duration: 2-3 class periods (50 minutes) |
Content Standards:
- Number and Number Relations
In problem-solving investigations, students demonstrate an
understanding of the real number system and communicate the
relationships within that system using a variety of techniques and
tools.
- Data analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math
In problem-solving investigations, students discover trends,
formulate conjectures regarding cause-and-effect relationships, and
demonstrate critical thinking skills in order to make informed
decisions.
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Benchmarks:
- N-1-H
demonstrating an understanding of the real number system;
(1,2,3,4)
- N-3-H
using number sense to estimate and determine if solutions are
reasonable; (1,2,3,4,5)
- N-5-H
selecting and using appropriate computational methods and tools
for given situations (e.g., estimation, or exact computation using
mental arithmetic, calculator, symbolic manipulator, or paper and
pencil); (1,2,4)
- N-7-H
justifying reasonableness of solutions and verifying results.
(2,4)
- D-1-H
designing and conducting statistical experiments that involve
the collection, representation, and analysis of data in various
forms (Analysis should reflect an understanding of factors such as:
sampling, bias, accuracy, and reasonableness of data.);
(3)
- D-9-H
using discrete math to model real-life situations (e.g., fair
games or elections, map coloring). (1,2,4)
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Interdisciplinary Connections:
- English/Language Arts : Standard 3
Students communicate using standard English grammar, usage,
sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and
handwriting.
- English/Language Arts : Standard 4
Students demonstrate competence in speaking and listening as
tools for learning and communicating.
- English/Language Arts : Standard 5
Students locate, select, and synthesize information from a
variety of texts, media, references, and technological sources to
acquire and communicate knowledge.
- English/Language Arts : Standard 7
Students apply reasoning and problem solving skills to reading,
writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing.
- Arts : Creative Expression
Students develop creative expression through the application of
knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organization abilities and
imagination.
- Arts : Critical Analysis
Students make informed oral and written observations about the
arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of
and exposure to the arts.
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Educational Technology Standards:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of Internet use and other
resources consistent with acceptable use policies including the
legal consequences of plagiarism and the need for authenticity in
student work through an understanding of copyright issues.
- Demonstrate and advocate legal and ethical behaviors among
peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and
information.
- Refine knowledge and enhance skills in keyboarding, word
processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia,
and telecommunications in preparing and presenting classroom
projects.
- Evaluate technology-based options for lifelong learning.
- Use appropriate technology to locate, retrieve, organize,
analyze, evaluate, and communicate information for problem solving
and decision making.
- Evaluate the usage of technology and the processes involved
during and upon completion of individual and group projects.
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Objectives:
The learner will:
1. Use the Internet to research 3 online catalog and comparison shop
for one article of clothing.
2. Compare and contrast 3 similar articles of clothing for quality,
design, and price.
3. Write a brief summary describing his/her choice of clothing based
on research gained from the Internet.
4. Use a word processing program (Microsoft Word) to write a summary
of his/her research on the Internet.
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Lesson
Materials and Resources:
Project directions handout |
Technology
Tools and Materials:
Hardware:
computer and printer
Websites:
L. L. Bean <http://www.llbean.com/>
J. C. Penney
<http://www.jcpenney.com/>
Gap
<http://www.gap.com/asp/home_gap.html?wdid=0>
Bugle Boy <http://www.bugleboy.com/>
Levi's <http://www.levi.com/>
Land's End <http://www.landsend.com/>
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Background
Information:
Students will need to know what comparison shopping means and how to
access websites on the Internet. |
Lesson
Procedures:
1. Students will use the Internet to explore and locate sites to use
for comparison shopping project.
2. Students will choose a specific garment, such as relaxed-fit blue
jeans or red turtleneck sweater, to comparison shop at 3 websites. At
each site they will compare price, quality and design.
3. Students will print pictures of each garment chosen for comparison.
4. Students will write a brief summary of their findings using
Microsoft Word. This summary will be no more than one page. |
Assessment
Procedures:
1. Observation of computer usage
2. Evaluation of written project |
Accommodations/Modifications:
Students will limited computer skills will be paired with students
possessing more advanced skills.
----- written by
Rhonda Davis
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Reproducible
Materials:
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Explorations
and Extensions:
Students could expand this project to include more garment comparisons
as an independent study project for extra credit. |
Contact
Information:
Rhonda Davis
rhonda.davis@mcschools.net
Wossman |
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