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Break-Even Point Lesson PlanBreak-Even Point Lesson Plan
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National Research Center for Career and Technical Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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1 hr
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Break-Even Point

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How do companies determine the prices of their products? Marketing maestros discover the concepts of cost and break-even point through discussion, independent practice, and a collaborative assessment. The career and technology-oriented resource contains practical examples to illustrate the factors that come together to create the prices we pay for everyday goods.

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Concepts

accounting, marketing, revenue, cost, prices, linear equations, graphing, career skills, business, business skills

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Make the lesson an opener for a create-your-own-business project
  • Have individuals research an item they pick, such as a car or an iPhone, to see if they can determine the break-even point for that product

Classroom Considerations

  • Students should be comfortable with linear equations and graphing data before undertaking the lesson

Pros

  • Lesson plan includes sample problems, assessments, and answer keys
  • The resource does a great job of building on prior knowledge to acquire new skills

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