Global Manufacturing - Raw Material Cost Comparison
Real-World Math Worksheet on Currency Conversion, Ratios, and Unit Rates
Step into the shoes of a global CEO in this engaging, real-world math worksheet! In the Global Manufacturing – Raw Material Cost Comparison activity, students take on the role of a decision-maker in an international company, comparing the cost of raw materials sourced from Japan, the UK, and Germany.
Using provided currency exchange rates, students will convert prices from Yen, Pound Sterling, and Euro to USD. Then, they’ll analyze and compare unit rates to determine the most cost-effective supplier for each material.
This hands-on math activity reinforces essential 6th and 7th grade Common Core standards around:
- Ratios and proportional relationships
- Unit rate comparisons
- Fractions and decimals
- Real-life applications of currency conversion and decision-making
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Learning Objective
Students will apply mathematical reasoning to convert between international currencies, compare unit costs, and identify optimal purchasing decisions based on real-world data.
They will practice using division and proportional reasoning in the context of global supply chain analysis, reinforcing skills in unit rate conversion, decision-making, and data interpretation.
Randomization Available
If randomization is enabled, every student will get a different price to convert. This ensures that students can't just copy answers and helps individualized learning.
💡 Tip: When assigning this activity to your classroom, you can optionally enable randomization to give each student a unique version of the problems. When you re-assign the same worksheet, each student will get a new set of questions, helping them master the content through repeated practice.
