The Cost of a College Education
Dr. Mohan Sadhasivan
Stockbridge High School
Grade Level and Content Area
9th to 12th Grades
Mathematics
Overview
This project-based unit guides students in analyzing the cost of a college education through the use of algebraic and statistical skills. Students first research college investment options and make decisions based on longitudinal data and trends from a scatter plot. Then, students choose an appropriate regression model to analyze their data. The unit concludes as students analyze and share their findings and use these data to make practical financial preparations for college.
Standards Addressed
Mathematics
M.9-12.F.IF.1; M.9-12.F.IF.2; M.9-12.F.LE.1; M.9-12.F.LE.2; M.9-12.F.LE.3; M.9-12.S.ID.6a-c; M.9-12.S.ID.7; M.9-12.S.ID.8
Available Materials
• Overview
• Daily Lesson Plans
• The Cost of College Education Project Packet
• The Cost of College Education Teacher Guide
Video of Unit
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About the Teacher
Dr. Mohan Sadhasivan is currently a 9th through 12th grade teacher at Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, GA. Dr. Sadhasivan holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Math from Madurai Kamaraj University, as well as an Education Specialist degree in Math Education from Columbus State University. Dr. Sadhasivan serves as the Math Department Chair and Math Club Sponsor at Stockbridge High School. Dr. Sadhasivan’s best piece of teaching advice is to focus on teaching mathematics that engages students’ interest and enables students to apply their understanding in various contexts.
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Disclaimer: The unit plans and materials on the Innovation in Teaching Competition website are aligned with Georgia’s standards through December 2014. English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics standards have been revised. The revised standards were approved by the State Board of Education on January 15, 2015. The revised ELA and Mathematics standards were renamed from the CCGPS to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
