I have fashion forward students. So there are times when I use fashion to peak their math interest. This past week’s Question of the Week involved Jordan’s recently released. 

Just about everyone answered it correctly. 

To engage students in problem solving involving percentage I went to the nearest Rue 21 and asked if I could film a 3-act task.   After a few uncomfortable stares they agreed and I was able to put this together. 

Instantly they were hooked. 

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