Love That Place

That place?

7-11, of course!

So try as hard as I can, I can't remember a single 7-11 in Ohio.

But even if there was, I doubt it wouldn't be as amazing as the ones here in Taiwan.

I mean, where else can you buy a snack, or even an entire meal, pay your electric bill, parking ticket, add more time to your phone, AND buy bus and train tickets?

But, let's take it one step farther, because that's just what I did.

How about 7-11 for a field trip?

Yep, I did that.

On our way to the closest 7-11. It took us less than five minutes.

We have been identifying, counting, adding, and subtracting money. And since we use American standards,  we have been doing the above using American coins and bills. But since we all live in Taiwan, we also review Taiwan currency. So naturally, the best way to practice our skills was to go out and use them for real!

Students brought 100NT (about $2.50 in US) to school in coins. They were to choose a snack (or snacks) to purchase and then complete the transaction. Some were thrifty shoppers, spending less than 20 NT. Others used their full amount and made several purchases.

Students then sat out in the spring sunshine, enjoying the fruits of their labor!

I personally can't think of a better way to enjoy a math lesson!