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Movie Projector Cost PerformanceMovie Projector Cost Performance
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Radford University
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Math
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Movie Projector Cost

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Small groups analyze the attendance at a movie theater and determine the amount of money made for per show. Team members calculate the number of shows it would take for a theater to make a profit after purchasing a new digital projector. They also determine other forms of revenue and costs associated with running a movie theater.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

linear equations, linear equations applications, linear equations writing, solving equations, solving inequalities, solving for 1 variable inequality, creating inequalities, algebraic equations, creating equations, ratios

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask a theater manager to present information to the class about the cost to show a movie
  • Lead a discussion on the different methods class members use to complete the task

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires individuals to solve both linear equations and inequalities

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  • Contains a list of assumed prior knowledge
  • Includes a rubric for learners to self-assess

Cons

  • None

Common Core

MP1 MP3 MP4 HSA-CED.A.1 HSA-REI.B.3

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