BEST BUYS: LIFE SKILLS
Anne Sattler
(Remedia Publications Inc., Nov. 20, 2019)
Grade Levels: 4-12Readability Levels: 3-4Early knowledge of the wisdom of shopping wisely helps to establish valuable, lifelong consumer habits. The purpose of Best Buys is to introduce to students the many ways they can judge a purchase to determine if it is the best possible choice. More than a dozen consumer considerations are explained, using examples and graphics to clarify objectives. Students gain an appreciation for the practical application of math as they solve real-life situation story problems that will help reinforce the lessons presented and promote awareness of the advantages to smart shopping.