Introduction
You will be using the concepts of rates and ratios to determine the best price of a product. Please use your class notes as needed during the completion of this assignments.
Task
Mrs. Jones is on a fixed income. She would like to purchase a cell phone plan that is affordable and the best deal. Your task is to look up the plans for 1 person using a basic smart phone that includes talk, text, and data capabilities. You need to compare the prices of at least 3 different companies. In your final project, you will include a display that demonstrates the different plans available. The final answer to the project will be a paragraph explaining which company has the best deal for Mrs. Jones and using rates and ratios to back up your reasoning.
Process
1. Determine which cell phone companies you will compare. You need at least 3, although you may use up to 5 if you wish.
2. Determine the unit rate of the cost of 1 cell phone with talk, text, and web. Determine the cost for unlimited or metered.
3. Create a display showing your information.
4. Write a paragraph explaining which company has the better offer. In this paragraph, you will use the data you have collected to back up your claims.
Evaluation
| Exceeds Expectation: 5 | Meets Expectation: 3 | Does not Meet Expectation: 1 | |
| Mathematics Process | All steps for every mathematics process is shown | Some steps for mathematical process is shown | None of the steps of the mathematical process is shown |
| Display | The display is clearly laid out in an attractive fashion that includes the mathematical process, the best buy, the paragraph, and an explanation of what was learned through the Webquest. | The display is clearly laid out in an attractive fashion that includes the mathematical process, the best buy, the paragraph. | The display is awkward and has missing pieces |
| Paragraph |
The written paragraph includes the process used to determine the best cell phone plan for Mrs. Jones. It uses the mathematical data to back up the chosen plan.
A second paragraph is written reflecting upon what you learned through this process.
Both paragraphs follow the appropriate mechanics and conventions of writing |
The written paragraph includes the process used to determine the best cell phone plan for Mrs. Jones. It uses the mathematical data to back up the chosen plan. | The written paragraph is disorganized, has faulty or in-complete information and does not include the appropriate mechanics and conventions of writing. |
| Writing Conventions and Mechanics |
2 or fewer errors in spelling or sentence structure
2 or fewer errors in the correct use of parts of speech, spelling, and punctutation |
3-4 errors in spelling or sentence structure
3-4 errors in the correct use of parts of speech, spelling, and punctuation. |
5 or more errors in spelling or sentence structure 4 or more errors in the correct use of parts of speech, spelling, and punctuation |
Conclusion
In your concluding paragraph, you need to have the following information:
- Unit price of all cell phone plans considered
- Explanation of why the chosen cell phone plan is the best
- Your paragraph should follow conventional spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation rules.
Credits
This webquest was written and designed by Mrs. Rebekah Gibson Richey
Teacher Page
This is a simple webquest to allow students to practice with unit rates and ratios. It is very basic and easy to follow.