“Task 3: Population and Taxation A colonial town has 3,200 residents. Population changes: 15% moved into town 7.5% moved away Student Questions How many people moved into town? How many people moved away? What is the final population? What was the net percent change? Rational Numbers Used Percentages Integers Multi-step operations Task 4: Expedition Budget Challenge Your colony gives your merchant team a budget of $1,500. Expenses: Ship repairs = $425.75 Crew wages = $385.50 Food supplies = $212.25 Harbor fees = $88.50 Student Questions What is the total spent? How much money remains? If profits increase by 12.5%, how much additional profit will be earned on a profit of $640? What would be the new total profit? Rational Numbers Used Addition Subtraction Percentages Decimals Final Product: Colonial Trade Business Plan Teams create a poster, slideshow, or infographic that answers the driving question. Required Components ✅ Map of trade route ✅ Completed mathematical calculations ✅ At least two graphs or charts ✅ Explanation of trade decisions ✅ Recommendation for the most profitable trade strategy ✅ Written conclusion supported by evidence Data Visualization Requirements Students must include at least two of the following: Bar Graph Compare profits from tobacco, rice, and indigo. Pie Chart Show how the expedition budget was spent. Line Graph Display population changes before and after migration. Column Chart Compare taxes charged on different trade routes. Rubric (20 Points) Category Points Accuracy of Rational Number Calculations 5 Multi-Step Problem Solving 5 Social Studies Understanding 5 Final Presentation & Evidence 5 Performance Levels 18-20 Points: Exceeds Expectations 14-17 Points: Meets Expectations 10-13 Points: Approaching Expectations 0-9 Points: Needs Improvement Extension Challenge A merchant earns a profit of $875.50. Additional expenses include: 6¼% insurance fee $45.75 dock fee Students must: Calculate the insurance cost. Determine total expenses. Find the final profit. Explain whether the expedition was economically successful. Essential Question for Closure How did mathematics help governments, merchants, and citizens make economic decisions in colonial America?”