cell phone design: geometry, algebra, and statistics
1. Design
In pairs, students designed cell phones with detailed specifications. Students considered target consumers, which aided in choosing appropriate materials for the screens, body, buttons, etc.
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2. calculate
Students calculated production costs of their phones based on materials, dimensions, and level of technology used in their phone designs.
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3. interview
Teams interviewed their peers and staff, showing them design specs and expected costs to get feedback and determine the relative viability of their phones.
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4. re-design,
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5. buy
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