Pumped Up Gas Prices Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate Outcomes Students will keep track of mileage and gasoline amounts for one month and calculate miles per gallon, representing information by creating a spreadsheet. Graphs will be created based on average gas prices over time.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      Science , Math Roles      Family, Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       3, 4, 5, 6 Time Frame      2.0 to 6.0 hours

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent The teacher is explicit about the process of calculating miles per gallon so students understand more than the procedure, but understand the reasoning behind the formula. Contextual Students need to be able to use math skills and apply them to real life situations to make decisions about gas prices and usage. Building Expertise The concept of ratio and proportion forms the foundation for determining unit rate and must precede an understanding of mpg.

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