Determining the Better Buy

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Unit Rates

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SubjectUnit Rates

Original Prompt

create a 20 minute lesson comparing unit rates in which students play the "better buy" game and justify the cheaper option. It will include price cards. include a visual that shows the smaller unit rate = better deal. Include guided practice as well as the game which will be the independent practice

This learning resource focuses on calculating and comparing unit rates in order to determine which product offers the better value for money. It introduces the concept of unit rates, explaining how to find them by dividing the price by the quantity of the item. Through examples involving cookie packages and cereal options, learners practice calculating unit rates and making comparisons. The resource includes guided practice questions, a game to reinforce learning through partnership activities, and an exit ticket to assess understanding. It emphasizes that the product with the smaller unit rate provides the best deal.