Case Details
| Case Title: | |
| Kayla's choice | |
| Author(s): | |
| Tammisha Butler, Atlanta Public Schools Mari Castle, Emory University | |
| Date Published: | |
| 9/8/2008 | |
| Grade Level(s): | |
| High School | |
| Subject(s): | |
| Mathematics | |
| Summary: | |
| Kayla has decided to try weight-loss drugs to lose weight. However, she experienced side effects. Kayla gets advice from friends and family, and must decide whether or not she should continue taking the drugs. | |
| Adapted from: | |
| David, T.S. & Kai, K.S. (2003). Apple's Choice. Retrieved July 5, 2006 from http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci/case-learning/cases_std/obesity_e.pdf | |
| Suggested Citation: | |
| Butler, T., & Castle, M. (2008). Kayla's choice. Retrieved November 23, 2009 from Emory University, CASES Online Web site: http://www.cse.emory.edu/cases/casedisplay.cfm?case_id=728 | |
| Notes: | |
| Used as an introductory activity to introduce Problem Based Learning in High School Mathematics. | |
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