Miss Ernst's Equations

This version is similar to the "Create the Coupon" activity except this one already has the posters filled out so students can just solve and determine which coupon provides the better deal. You can share these slides through Google Classroom with students and have them complete it digitally or you can print the slides and hang them around your room to do a Gallery Walk. The choice is up to you! There are 7 posters for students to work on and a link to the answer key is provided in the last sli

Students will search different websites online to try to find the best deals. Along the way, they will calculate the unit rates for different sized orders and brands. This activity contains two options. You can let students pick which one is more interesting to them or challenge them to do both. This activity also encourages students to think about factors outside of unit price that might impact your reason for purchasing a certain way. I know I am willing to pay the extra few cents to have my