Coupon Clipping
Are coupons always a good deal?
Students will
- Evaluate various discount offers and determine which results in the best value for a consumer
- Discuss the effect that an offer’s wording has consumer perception
- Create different discounts that offer equivalent value
- Explain why stores who constantly offer sales and discounts can still make money
- Calculate the pre-sale price of various discounted items
- Compare a the outcomes of different pricing and advertising strategies for consumers
- Discuss the pros and cons of a retailer offering lower everyday prices versus discounts on higher prices
Before you begin
Students should be able to solve basic problems involving percents, including percent increase and decrease.Common Core Standards
Content Standards
Mathematical Practices
Downloads
Shoutouts
Broderick the Coupon Kid, J. C. Penney, Ron Johnson
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