Module5:Eco-Enterprise(QuadraticModeling)
By: XQ Institute
Module 5: Eco-Enterprise (Quadratic Modeling)
Subject area
Algebra I
Grades
9-12
Duration
5-6 weeks
Content & Standards Focus
Modeling nonlinear relationships and analyzing maximum and minimum values
Students build a quadratic model to understand how price affects profit for an upcycled product.
How can math help turn an idea into a business? Students design an upcycled product and analyze how price influences demand and profit. Using quadratic models, students determine the price that maximizes profit and pitch their proposals to potential investors. Students experience how quadratic functions support real-world decision-making and entrepreneurship.
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