Comparing prices when shopping in-store or online is an essential skill for teens and young adults. Learning to compare prices will help students make better choices, whether shopping for groceries or other items.

This 10-day lesson unit focuses on teaching students the basics of shopping math through real-world applications, including comparison shopping in various settings, like grocery store math, in-store retail shopping, and online shopping. Students will learn to compare prices (dollar and coin values) and understand how to identify both the best price and the best fit for their needs.

Students will engage in price comparison activities, including comparing prices worksheet practice, analyzing price tags, and calculating the benefits of buying in bulk versus individual purchases. 

With the rise of online shopping, students will also review Buy Now, Pay Later options (like Klarna and Sezzle), weighing the benefits of different payment and purchasing methods.  

Stretching beyond just comparing two prices, students will also consider different checkout options, including Shipping, Pick-Up, and Delivery and when it’s worth it (and not worth it) to spend a little more for Free Shipping/Delivery.  

Students will participate in comparing prices activities that reinforce how to identify and compare price tags, understand the difference between “best value” and “best fit,” and make thoughtful choices when evaluating items and experiences (because comparing prices goes beyond just grocery shopping). 

This unit includes worksheets and activities designed to build confidence in price comparison and improve students' ability to shop efficiently and within budget, regardless of the shopping list.

Created with teens and young adults in mind, students will see themselves through the questions and examples in this lesson unit. 

Lesson Unit Skills Include:

• Compare prices of similar items, items side by side, front of store/website new arrivals, different shelves, across websites, bulk vs single, online payment plan options, and choose the lowest price and/or best fit
• Compare the cost difference of similar activities to make the best financial choice
• Impact of the overall cost for delivery vs. pick-up vs shipping vs. in-store shopping

Lesson Unit Materials Include:

1. Pretest
2. Google Slide deck w/ videos
3. Slide deck listening guide (for notetaking) 
4. Warm-up questions
5. Reading passages (3 passages)
6. Guided practice (3 worksheets)
7. Independent practice (3 worksheets)
8. Exit slips (4) 
9. Boom Cards
10. Review game
11. Assessment (PDF + Google Form)
12. Data collection
13. Functional math skill spiraling worksheets
14. Answer keys

Yes, ALL of that and there’s ZERO PREP!  Just print and go!  Perfect for new and busy special education teachers. 

This resource is ideal for high school and transition-age students receiving special education services.  

About the Resource:

• 70 Pages
• Complete, comprehensive lesson unit
• 10 Days worth of material
• Answer keys included 
• Lower reading level for approachable learning
• Mature and age-appropriate graphics, colors, font, and design
• No prep, just print and go!

Resource Perks:

• Complete 10-day lesson- EVERYTHING you need is included
• Boom Cards! 
• Automatic grading of assessment with Google Forms version

Perfect for Students in:

• Resource and Life skills
• Junior High/Middle School
• High School
• Transition
• Independent living class
• Consumer math class
• Personal financial literacy class
• Personal finance class

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