Buffalo Commute Showdown Reference
A high-contrast one-page student reference sheet add-on to the 'Drive the Deal' lesson comparing local Buffalo-based car ownership options, including family-friendly 7-to-8-passenger choices (Toyota Sienna, Ford Explorer, Toyota Grand Highlander, Kia Carnival) alongside high-efficiency hybrids, EVs, and the NFTA Metro Transit system. Includes loan and insurance cost breakdowns, a 5-year algebraic cost projection model, and a qualitative pros/cons analysis. Revised Option C to fill up the page's vertical space.
Drive the Deal Teacher Guide
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers to lead the 'Drive the Deal' lesson. Includes slide-by-slide instructions, pacing suggestions, calculation walk-throughs, and strategies for integrating the student worksheet without spoiling the final break-even reveal. Revised for better math rendering and layout.
Drive the Deal Worksheet v2
A structured student worksheet for analyzing car ownership costs, calculating monthly fuel expenses, and solving a system of equations by graphing the break-even point. Includes refined coordinate plane and white-background work areas. Revised Part 3.1 with improved equation formatting and labels. Added MPG data and darkened grid lines for clarity. Improved footer box text alignment.
Drive the Deal Slides
A comprehensive slide deck for 8th-grade math covering car ownership models, interest rates, fuel efficiency, and break-even analysis by graphing linear systems. Revised for improved visual clarity, distinct graph slopes, and fixed equation formatting.
Drive the Deal Answer Key v2
Detailed answer key for the 'Drive the Deal' worksheet, providing step-by-step graphical solutions for monthly fuel costs and the break-even point. Revised for better graph visibility and label alignment. Now consolidated to a single page.
