TEKS & Objectives
7.13 Personal financial literacy. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful in one’s life as a knowledgeable consumer and investor. The student is expected to:
7.1.A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace
We will distinguish between price and value.
I will design a custom sneaker.
1. Complete warmup.
2. Read the article: “Value for Money.”
3. View PowerPoint.
4. What financial vocabulary do you already know?
Spending Wisely Key Term Match
5. Think about the cost and value of popular shoes.
Check out the difference between the production cost and sales costs of popular shoes.
How much money does Nike actually make?
6. Design a shoe.
- There are four brands to choose from.
- Can you recognize them all?
- Think about how you would advertise your shoe.
- Who is the target market?
- What are their ages?
Here’s an example:
7. Check out Adidas’ shoes made from ocean plastic.
Do you think they cost more or less to make?
Do you think they cost more or less to buy?
8. “Duplicate of Shoe Brands”
9. Complete assignment at Brainzy.
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