Price+Comparison+Project


 * Overview:** This two day project was the culminating activity of the linear system of equations chapter in Carnegie Algebra 1. Students were given the opportunity to choose which business they would examine, and then create and conduct a presentation on their findings. Students used linear models to compare prices of different businesses. Students represented prices in a table and a graph to provide a final analysis of the selected product.


 * Example Student Work:**




 * Student Instructions:** Your team will be conducting a detailed investigation into the prices offered at different venues. In order to start this project, you must decide which items you're interested in investigating. Once you've selected your topic, please follow the links and identify all the pricing options available. Make sure you save your findings in a Word document or an Excel Spreadsheet so you can continue the project after break. If you have an idea that isn't listed below, please let me know.

1) Identify 3 identical tools you'd like to rent from either store. 2) Research and record all pricing options for purcashing the tools. 3) Find the actual cost of the tools. __Ace Hardware__ __Home Depot__
 * __Tool Rentals__**

__**Theme Parks**__ 1) Identify all pricing plans for attending these themeparks. 2) Collect information that you will present about each park. 3) Research and record all pricing information __Dorney Park__ __Six Flags__

__**Movie Rentals**__ 1) Identify all pricing plans for renting movies. 2) Collect information about the number of movies available for rental. 2) Research and record all pricing options for the plans. __Netflix__ __Blockbuster__

__**Truck Rentals**__ 1) Identify 3 identical sized trucks you're interested in renting 2) Research and record all prcing options for the identified trucks. 3) Collect information about their service and other information. UHaul Budget Truck

At the end of this project, you should have a strong understanding of how to compare prices and when some variables are changing.