Introduction
Imagine your class is going on a 3 day trip. Exciting, right? But here’s the challenge you are in charge of the budget! You will need to calculate the costs of transportation, food, lodging, and activities. This WebQuest will help you apply your math skills to a real-life situation: planning a trip while being financially responsible.
Task
Your task is to create a budget plan and expense report for a 3 day class trip within the Philippines. You must calculate the total cost of transportation, lodging, food, and activities, then divide the expenses fairly among all students. The final output will be a presentation (poster, chart, or slideshow) showing your budget plan.
Process
1. Form groups of 4–5 students.
2. Assign group roles: Researcher, Calculator, Designer, and Presenter.
3. Research the estimated costs of: Transportation (bus/van fare, fuel, etc.)
Lodging (hotel, hostel, or homestay rates)
Food (meals per day for each student)
Activities (entrance fees, tours, etc.)
4. Use calculators or spreadsheets to compute the total trip cost.
5. Divide the cost by the number of students to find the amount per student.
6. Create a neat and creative budget presentation using tables, charts, or posters.
7. Present your budget plan to the class.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
| Math Accuracy | All calculations correct and realistic | Mostly accurate with few errors | Some errors in calculations | Many errors, not realistic |
| Practicality | Budget is realistic and well-planned | Mostly realistic | Somewhat unrealistic | Not realistic |
| Presentation | Clear, neat, and very creative | Clear and neat | Basic visuals | Poorly presented |
| Teamwork | All members contributed equally | Most members helped | Unequal participation | Little to no teamwork |
Conclusion
In this WebQuest, you have applied math skills to real life planning by budgeting a class trip. You learned how to manage money, calculate expenses, and make practical decisions as a group. This activity shows that mathematics is not just numbers on paper but a powerful tool for solving everyday challenges.