We have an upcoming project in which students will be creating a restaurant/food stand and selling items to their peers and teachers. During this project we will be highlighting the role of math in owning a business. This project will be completed in May and more information will be forthcoming.
Before we start the project, we need your help! If you are a business owner or manager we would love to hear how you use math in your business. You can share how you use math by recording a short video using the link below. Below are some guiding questions that you can refer to help film your video.
We have two options for participation, should this apply to you.
Video Link - Complete a short video explaining your business and how you use math.
You need a Google Account. If you do not have one, use your student’s Google Account.
Guiding Questions
What’s your name?
What is the name of your business?
What do you sell/make?
How long have you had your business?
How is math used in your business?
How do you determine the prices of the items you sell?
What marketing strategies do you use? (Logos, advertising, coupons, etc)
What advice would you give for starting a business?
Is owning your own business easy?
What tips do you have for selling day? (Students will making an item from their restaurant and selling it to other students)
Be a part of a business owner panel to answer questions from students. This would require you to come in during the school day. We would have you share similar information to the questions above, as well as look at business proposals from the students and offer advice.
If you would like to be a part of the panel please email Alex Ragins at ragins@gjps.org with your name, phone number, and a brief description of your business. I will then reach out to you with more information about the date and time of the panel.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at raginsa@gjps.org
