The Shopping Dilemma

Description

The Shopping Dilemma – Part 1 is an open-ended mathematical thinking task designed to spark curiosity and promote deep problem solving. Students are given limited information and must explore multiple pathways, justify their reasoning, and compare different approaches.

This task is ideal for launching a unit on equations or building a classroom culture centered on thinking, reasoning, and collaboration. It works especially well with Thinking Classroom practices, encouraging students to take ownership of their ideas and engage in meaningful mathematical discussion.