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Shop 'Til You Drop

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Standard Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate

Outcomes Students will be able to compare food prices to find the lowest unit price and make choices about where to shop and what to purchase based on weekly sale items, cost comparisons, and items needed.


 
Classroom Information
GED Descriptors
     Math
Roles
     Family, Worker, Community Member
Program Type(s)
     ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections
NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)
      3, 4, 5
Time Frame
      Up to 4 hours
Technology Integration
Grocery Shopping Tips
Live Simple
Consumer and Family Economics
Reduce Your Grocery Bill

Keywords
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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise
Purposeful and Transparent
Making wise financial decisions is important for families.

Contextual
Grocery ads are used to develop student's knowledge of environmental print.

Building Expertise
The lesson builds on students understanding of healthy eating habits.


Lesson Designer
Jackie Hamlett
Literacy and Educational Technology Consultant
(217) 3989933
jham5325@aol.com


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