After This Lesson You’ll Be Able To
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Tier 1: Apply basic math to practical work situations.
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Tier 2: Analyze data to support recommendations.
1. Kick-Off (2-3 min)
Prompt: “Where does math show up in your dream career?”
Goal: Reveal that math connects to nearly every decision.
2. Core Concepts (5-7 min)
| Concept | Definition | Example |
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| Estimation | Making a smart guess using known data. | “We need about 8 boxes for 24 students.” |
| Percentage | A way to express proportion. | “Sales rose 10% this month.” |
| Data Literacy | Understanding what numbers mean and how to use them. | Reading a bar chart to find trends. |
Mini Demo: Instructor models a simple business scenario (e.g., event costs). Calculates total cost and savings using real numbers.
3. Guided Work Time (12-15 min)
Tier 1 — “Quick Math Scenarios”
- Solve 3 short workplace tasks (e.g., scheduling, supply cost).
- Show calculations.
- Discuss how errors could affect results.
Tier 2 — “Data Decision Mini-Project”
- Analyze a small table (e.g., weekly attendance or sales).
- Step 1: Calculate totals and one percentage.
- Step 2: Write a 3-sentence Recommendation Report (“We should… because data shows…”).
- Step 3: Peer feedback—does the data justify the choice?
4. Reflection (2-3 min)
Exit Ticket (Schoology or Paper): “How does data make decisions more credible?”