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This Dueling Discounts activity also includes:
What a bargain—an informative, free resource! Given prices of several objects, learners determine whether 20 percent off or $20 off would be a better bargain. They use the results to come up with a generalization of the situation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource as a group activity
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have experience with percent applications
- It is advantageous if scholars have familiarity with coupons and discounts
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Easy to download and print
- Includes suggestions (teacher notes) throughout lesson
Cons
- Access to images is inconvenient, as each image must be accessed separately