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toc //(NOTE: After you add your information to this page, delete the instructions in parenthesis, including this note, so that all that's left is the 4 headers and your information.)// =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = ( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion.) posture and eye contact 10%, speaks clearly 15%. || =Understanding(s)= Students will understand symbols represent quantities in expressions and equations, and that there are relationships between equations and graphs.
 * Goal || To present a whitewater rafting company with the best profit plan. ||
 * Role || You and your partner are Rapid Rivers' financial advisers. ||
 * Audience || The Rapid Rivers' owner. ||
 * Setting || The company would like to buy a new fleet of boats, but needs help deciding if they can afford it. ||
 * Presentation || You and your partner are to create an digital poster using Glogster. ||
 * Standards || **Glogster rubric:** Grammar 5%, labels 5%, content accuracy 25%, attractiveness 10%, knowledge gained 25%, required elements 30%.
 * Presentation rubric:** Preparedness 20%, content accuracy 30%, enthusiasm 10%, collaboration with others 15%,

=Introduction= Rapid Rivers' Whitewater Rafting has quite a predicament. The owner wants to purchase a new fleet of boats for next season. The company desperately needs your help But wait, what's in it for you? Well, have you ever wanted the chance to go whitewater rafting all over the world? Now you just might be able to if you can complete the task that awaits you...

=Task= You and your partner are the financial advisers for a whitewater rafting company called Rapid Rivers. The owner is interested in purchasing a new fleet of rafts for next year's rafting season. You are given data from this year's profit and a certain past year's profit, along with the number of customers from each year. You are to project what next year's profits will be and inform the owner if he will be able to afford the boats or not. If the profits are not sufficient enough to purchase the fleet, what price should the customers be charged in order to afford the new boats? You will be presenting your financial advise through a digital poster using Glogster. If you find a way for the owner to afford the fleet, you will be offered a summer bonus and a free rafting trip down the Grand Canyon.

=Conclusion= Congratulations!! You are now on your way across the world for your first white water experience. Make sure to bring your life vest and paddle! If you're wondering if you can afford all of the expenses while you travel the world, keep in mind you have the tools needed to figure it out! If and when you want to solve a problem, just set up an equation! Even when you least expect it you are solving problems all the time. Continue to think about ways in which you solve for missing variables in your personal life. You'll be able to think of many!