Flooring Costs: Making the best choice as consumers

Students looked at pricing options for different flooring such as carpet, hardwood, and tile.  Not only did students consider the cost of the flooring materials but also the price of installation, which can add up to a whole lot of money depending upon the type of flooring and room size.

In real life, students will have to make these choices based on budgets, preferences, and return on investment.  An example of some student work is shown below.  In this example, you see the work completed at the end of one 45-minute class period after bell work was finished.

The table provides numeric data and the graph provides a visual representation as students begin to examine linear equations for each flooring choice.