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A brilliant resource is at your disposal. Future consumers investigate and discuss an electric bill. Given only partial information, they estimate the monthly bill. They then consider how tiered pricing will affect the bill.
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Instructional Ideas
- If parents/guardians are willing, have classmates bring in actual electric bills
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have knowledge of ratios and proportions
- Some experience with estimation strategies is beneficial
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- Resource can be downloaded and printed as a worksheet
- Lists questions for class or group discussions
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