Small groups analyze the attendance at a movie theater and determine the amount of money made for per show. Team members calculate the number of shows it would take for a theater to make a profit after purchasing a new digital projector. They also determine other forms of revenue and costs associated with running a movie theater.

Concepts

linear equations, linear equations applications, linear equations writing, solving equations, solving inequalities, solving for 1 variable inequality, creating inequalities, algebraic equations, creating equations, ratios

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask a theater manager to present information to the class about the cost to show a movie
• Lead a discussion on the different methods class members use to complete the task

Classroom Considerations

• Requires individuals to solve both linear equations and inequalities

Pros

• Contains a list of assumed prior knowledge
• Includes a rubric for learners to self-assess

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP1 MP3 MP4 HSA-CED.A.1 HSA-REI.B.3