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Vehicles & Small Business

 
 
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Vehicles & Small Business
by Colin Veldkamp - Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 8:58 AM
 

Things have been quite busy lately but I've finally had a chance to post all my resources for my Number unit (Vehicles & Small Business unit) and now I'm working on Geometry.

I enjoyed the Number unit but I wish I could have found better projects.  The Purchasing a Vehicle project went well in class but I haven't marked them yet and I have concerns about some of my students and how well they completed some of their research at home.

For small business I was hoping to do a project as well and I received a package from Jr. Achievement.  It looked pretty good although I would make some modifications.  The students were interested in doing a sales competition like "The Apprentice".  However, timing was bad and we were unable to gain permission to sell in the school due to other events.  Next time I teach the class I think a Dragon's Den type project where they have to do a sales pitch would be an easier option.