Grade 8 Math – Data Unit Project

Grade 8 Math – Data Unit Project

Summary of Plan for Communication and Computer and Digital Technologies: 
 
 I wanted the students to have a realistic scenario in which they would have to display and use data to persuade an audience of a particular point of view.  I thought of a sales pitch by a travel agent.  I created 13 different scenarios for my 13 students.  Each scenario detailed the names of each individual travelling, the reason for the trip, the group’s budget, the duration of the trip, and preferred location of travel.  Student blindly selected a scenario.  The student would assume the role of the travel agent and their sales pitch to the class using a Power Point presentation.  They would use the rubric to guide the development of their presentations.