Learning Journey
Building activities
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)
Problem Identification Workshop
Activity 45m
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)
Constraints Mapping Exercise
Activity 30m
Innovative Solutions Brainstorming
Activity 45m
Target Audience Mapping
Activity 30m
Digital Prototype Sketch
Activity 45m
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)
Detailed Business Plan Workshop
Activity 90m
Peer Review Session
Activity 45m
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)
Prototype Design and Build
Activity 60m
Feedback and Iteration Session
Activity 45m
Final Prototype Adjustments
Activity 60m
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)
Prototype Testing and Feedback
Activity 45m
Refining the Business Plan
Activity 45m
Final Business Plan and Presentation
Activity
Improve
Students will participate in feedback sessions to evaluate and refine their business plans, incorporating peer suggestions to enhance their budgeting and marketing strategies in preparation for the final presentation.
Days 10 - 11
Peer Feedback Workshop
Activity 45m
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)
Market Day Setup and Rehearsal
Activity 45m
Final Reflection and Learning Summary
Activity