Learning Journey
Building activities
Ask
Ask
Students will brainstorm and identify potential business ideas by discussing various entrepreneurial challenges, setting constraints, and asking critical questions about how math will guide their financial decisions and business planning.
Day 1
15 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Imagine
Imagine
Students will brainstorm creative small business ideas and explore potential solutions to real-world problems, using math to evaluate initial financial viability and sketch marketing strategies, setting the foundation for their business plans.
Days 2 - 3
90 min over capacity (60 min available across 2 days)
Plan
Plan
Students will work collaboratively to select a business idea, create a detailed business plan using math for budgeting and marketing strategies, and prepare for peer feedback by refining their proposals and considering various perspectives.
Days 4 - 5
75 min over capacity (60 min available across 2 days)
Create
Create
Students will collaboratively use materials to construct and test prototypes of their business products or services, applying feedback from peers to refine and enhance their designs, setting the stage for real-world testing and improvement in subsequent phases.
Days 6 - 7
105 min over capacity (60 min available across 2 days)
Test
Test
Students will conduct real-world testing of their business prototypes and marketing strategies by role-playing as both business owners and customers, gathering data on effectiveness and customer feedback to validate and refine their solutions.
Days 8 - 9
30 min over capacity (60 min available across 2 days)
Share
Share
Students will present their final business solutions at a 'Market Day' event, showcasing their marketing strategies and financial insights, receive feedback from peers and teachers, and reflect on their journey from idea to execution.
Day 12
15 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)