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)
Ask
Days 1–1
Day 1
Problem Identification Workshop
Activity
45m
Imagine
Days 2–3
Day 2
Constraints Mapping Exercise
Activity
30m
Day 3
Innovative Solutions Brainstorming
Activity
45m
Target Audience Mapping
Activity
30m
Digital Prototype Sketch
Activity
45m
Plan
Days 4–5
Day 4
Detailed Business Plan Workshop
Activity
90m
Day 5
Peer Review Session
Activity
45m
Create
Days 6–7
Day 6
Prototype Design and Build
Activity
60m
Feedback and Iteration Session
Activity
45m
Day 7
Final Prototype Adjustments
Activity
60m
Test
Days 8–9
Day 8
Prototype Testing and Feedback
Activity
45m
Refining the Business Plan
Activity
45m
Day 9
Final Business Plan and Presentation
Activity
Improve
Days 10–11
Day 10
Peer Feedback Workshop
Activity
45m
Day 11
Share
Days 12–12
Day 12
Market Day Setup and Rehearsal
Activity
45m
Final Reflection and Learning Summary
Activity
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
13
Day 1
Ask
Problem Identification Workshop
14
Day 2
Imagine
Constraints Mapping Exercise
15
Day 3
Innovative Solutions Brainstorming
Target Audience Mapping
Digital Prototype Sketch
20
Day 4
Plan
Detailed Business Plan Workshop
21
Day 5
Peer Review Session
22
Day 6
Create
Prototype Design and Build
Feedback and Iteration Session
27
Day 7
Final Prototype Adjustments
28
Day 8
Test
Prototype Testing and Feedback
Refining the Business Plan
29
Day 9
Final Business Plan and Presentation
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 10
Improve
Peer Feedback Workshop
5
Day 11
6
Day 12
Share
Market Day Setup and Rehearsal
Final Reflection and Learning Summary