Make an informed decision when choosing a medical insurance provider. An engaging lesson asks your classes to write piecewise models to represent the cost of different medical plans. The project-based learning activity is a variation of the first lesson in the three-part series.

Concepts

piecewise functions, linear functions, system of equations word problems, systems of equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the data from the provided health plan as an example to work together
• Incorporate the technology assignments as weekly activities during the unit

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be familiar with writing and graphing linear functions

Pros

• Includes real-life information pupils collect from a current website
• Notes provide information to guide teaching throughout the unit

Cons

• Difficult to assess accuracy when individuals choose different plans and data

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a