TABLE OF CONTENTS

 



Topic #1
TV Program Ratings
Introduction


What is a rating/share?

Math Activity One


One Week's Ratings  

Math Activity Two  

Syndicated Programming

Sample Ratings Page

Sweeps

What Do Ratings Represent

Math Activity Three

30 Sec. Ad Costs

Math Activities 4 & 5

Accuracy & Ratings

Market Sizes

Math Activity Six

Articles About Ratings

Related Media Math Lesson Plans
 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IntroductionWhat is a rating/share?Math Activity One..One Week's RatingsMath Activity TwoSyndicated ProgrammingSample Ratings PageSweepsWhat Do Ratings Represent?Math Activity Three.30 Sec. Ad CostsMath Activities 4 & 5 Accuracy & RatingsMarket Sizes.Math Activity Six..Math Articles..Related Media Math Lesson Plans