PricePinner
Real data makes maths and economics lessons more interesting. A price guessing game brings real numbers into the classroom.
Maths
- Percentages: how far off was the guess, in percent?
- Price per square metre: divide and compare.
- Logarithms: the distance score follows a log curve. Calculate points at different distances.
Economics
- Supply and demand: why do some areas cost more?
- Interest rates: how do rates change what buyers can pay?
- Housing types: what is the difference between a bostadsrätt and owning a house?
A lesson format
- Students guess five homes alone.
- Groups compare guesses and explain their reasons.
- The class looks at the real prices and discusses the misses.
Keep it respectful
The homes are real. Keep the talk about prices and places, not about the people who lived there.
PricePinner is free with no ads or purchases, so it is easy to use in school. Check your school's rules for apps first.