Who can afford the computer required to land a summer job? Pupils work in pairs to solve problems related to finding the number of hours needed to work to purchase a given item. Individuals then work on a performance-based assessment to determine whether working one of two potential jobs allows them to purchase a computer and pay for travel expenses related to the job. Scholars then use two-step linear equations throughout the two tasks.

Concepts

linear equations, linear equations applications, linear equations writing, budgeting, job searching, salaries

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members complete an interest survey to help them find a dream job
• If learners determine they cannot afford the computer with the job selected, have them determine the amount they must earn an hour so they can

Classroom Considerations

• The class should know how to solve multi-step linear equations

Pros

• Provides links to websites for the research required
• Contains a rubric to use as a checklist and for teacher scoring

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP1 MP4 MP6 HSA-CED.A.1 HSA-REI.B.3