Math Labs

Week: 5

Display Price Debate

Week Overview

Students delve into the public policy debate of whether sales tax should be included in display prices. By comparing shopping experiences in stores with and without sales tax included, students calculate costs, analyze the fairness of pricing practices, and apply their findings to broader societal implications. Discussions about a proposed national sales tax introduce students to the intersection of math and public policy (aligned with standards 3.M.4 and 5.CA.10). This lesson encourages critical thinking about taxation and fairness while connecting math to civic understanding.