QJS Library Learning Commons
Math in Fashion
Content:
- Multiplying and dividing fractions, percents, ratios (8)
Grade Level: 8
Curricular Competencies
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Students are able to use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze, and apply mathematical ideas.
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Students are able to model mathematics in contextualized experiences.
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Students are able to explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions.
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Students are able to communicate mathematical thinking in many ways.
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Students are able to connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas and personal interests.
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Students are able to reflect on mathematical thinking.
Instructions
Your Job: Watch the video below and complete the activities
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Video: Math Meets Fashion (featuring fashion designed Tim Gunn - 26:12)
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Epic Scale (ratios, multiplying fractions)
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Ready to Budget (unit conversion, multiplying fractions)
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Design Division (proportional relations, dividing fractions)
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Percent Markups (percents)
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Write a reflection that shows your learning
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Your Final Product Should...
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Include the completed activities above
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Include a reflection that shows your understanding of how math can be used in the fashion industry
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How do designers use math to create garments? What kind of math is used in each stage of the process (sketching, creating a pattern, buying materials, etc.)?​
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How do fashion retailers use math to sell clothing? How can consumers use this information to make wise purchasing decisions?
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What are some other ways that math might be used in the fashion industry that were NOT explored by the video or activities? Give at least one example.
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Tools to Do the Job:
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Printed copies of the activities above
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Device to watch the video
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