Activity

Isabella’s Credit Card

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An in-depth activity that involves a real-world problem about credit card debt. Learners are given a scenario in which Isabella plans to stop using her credit card and pay off the balance by paying a fixed amount each month. The first task is to determine how long it will take for the balance to reach zero using a given interest rate. Your mathematicians create a recursive process to compute values and interpret values within the context to answer additional questions. The activity is presented on an interactive webpage which includes a simulated spreadsheet with data displayed and a drag-and-drop feature to enter responses.

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Resource Details
Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Math
2 more...
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Discussion
3 more...
Technology
Database & Spreadsheet
Internet Access
Year
2012
Usage Permissions
Fine Print