Navigating Holiday Shopping Math Activities

The video introduces a holiday shopping project where students calculate discounts and sales tax for gifts. Students choose eight people to shop for, find gifts online, and calculate the total cost after discounts and sales tax. The project involves using percentages and decimals for calculations. An example of discount calculation is provided, and students are encouraged to seek help if needed.

Why did the teacher decide to give a project instead of a big unit test?

• Because the systems of equations unit was very hard

• To avoid grading a big test

• Because the students requested it

• To give students a break before Christmas

How many people are you supposed to shop for in the project?

• Five

• Seven

• Eight

• Six

What is the suggested method for finding the best prices for gifts?

• Guessing the prices

• Comparing prices from different stores

• Asking friends for prices

• Using only one store

Which of the following is NOT a discount category mentioned?

• Clothing

• Jewelry

• Electronics

• Furniture

What is the decimal equivalent of a 5% discount?

• 0.05

• 0.5

• 0.005

• 5.0

If a shirt originally costs $30 and has a 25% discount, what is the discounted price?

• $22.50

• $25.00

• $20.00

• $27.50

What information should be included on each slide for the eight people?

• Gift name, original price, store name, and a picture

• Gift name, discount category, price after discount, and a picture

• Gift name, store name, discount category, and a picture

• Gift name, original price, discount category, price after discount, and a picture

What is the sales tax rate used in the project?

• 5%

• 8%

• 6%

• 7%

What should you do if you get stuck during the project?

• Wait until the next class

• Ask a friend for help

• Click on the teacher's Zoom link during school hours

• Skip the difficult parts

What is the final step in calculating the total cost of your holiday shopping spree?

• Subtracting the discounts

• Multiplying the total cost by the sales tax rate

• Adding the original prices

• Adding the sales tax to the total cost after discounts