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Boogie Boards

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Solve a complex business puzzle by building a linear programming model. An engaging project-based learning problem has classes examining transportation costs and manufacturing limitations from several plants. Ultimately, they use their analyses to recommend the perfect number of boogie boards the business should ship from each location.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Include as a final project for a unit on systems of linear equations and inequalities
  • Have your classes use graphing calculators or similar online technology to analyze their functions
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a solid understanding of linear programming concepts
Pros
  • Presents the questions through a real-life scenario
  • Work requires higher order thinking skills and a high level of communication
Cons
  • Does not provide a teaching guide or answer key
Common Core