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Maximizing Movie Revenue ActivityMaximizing Movie Revenue Activity
Publisher
PBL Pathways
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Grade
10th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Ed Software
Internet Access
Year
2010
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Maximizing Movie Revenue

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This Maximizing Movie Revenue activity also includes:
  • Maximizing Movie Revenue Project Letter (.pdf)
  • Maximizing Movie Revenue Project Letter (.doc)
  • Technology Assignment: Demand Model (.pdf)
  • Technology Assignment: Demand Model (.pdf)
  • Technology Assignment: Revnue Model (.pdf)
  • Technology Assignment: Revenue Model (.doc)
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Can theaters increase profits by raising or lowering ticket prices? Using data from the National Association of Theater Owners, classes consider this question. The project-based learning activity includes both a profit and revenue analysis to determine the criteria for the maximum revenue.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

maximums, revenue, functions, quadratic functions, math modeling

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the activity as a unit-long project 
  • Set deadlines for each part of the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires spreadsheet software

Pros

  • Provides a resource to update data each year
  • Incorporates several algebraic concepts 

Cons

  • Does not include a rubric or solution guide

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a

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