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Calling all subscribers! Model revenue based on individual cell phone subscribers. The project-based learning activity presents a challenge to scholars from a cell phone company. Individuals model data provided to them from the company to show the revenue per subscriber over the past several years. The individuals produce a final report with the function model and make predictions using it.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide opportunities for class members to operate with functions
- Lead a brief discussion about cost and revenue functions
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with fitting functions to scatter plots
Pros
- The activity contains two regressions that do not seem to work
- The task outlines a process to use to arrive at a solution
Cons
- Minor typos in the project letter