Week: 7
Just a Little Extra (Whole Numbers)
Week Overview
In this dual-focus lesson, students explore "premiumization"—the business strategy of creating luxury versions of products. Through activities like designing and pricing premium milkshakes, students calculate costs, compare whole numbers and decimals, and evaluate profit margins. These activities highlight the real-world relevance of mathematical operations and introduce concepts of financial literacy (aligned with standards 3.CA.1, 3.CA.2, 4.M.3, and 5.CA.10). By engaging in entrepreneurial thinking, students develop a deeper understanding of how businesses use math to make decisions and generate profit.
