Consumer Math Class - Mastering Money With a Certified Teacher (9- Weeks) HS
The 9-week personal finance course covers all of the essential personal finance topics necessary to become a financially capable student. Topics include banking, credit, budgeting, investing, and career planning, and more.
Mrs. Lewis M.Ed, MBA (Certified 7-12th Grade Math)
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5.0
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What's included
18 live meetings
13 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION The 9-week personal finance course covers all of the essential personal finance topics necessary to become a financially capable student. Topics include banking, credit, budgeting, investing, and career planning, and more. We will be using NGPF resources. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of personal finance topics and be prepared to handle the financial responsibilities that exist after graduation. UNIT CALENDAR UNIT 1: Taxes Learn about the US tax system and filing a tax return UNIT 2: Checking Learn the essentials of opening and managing a checking account UNIT 3: Saving Learn saving money basics, why we save, and how we save UNIT 4: Paying for College Learn about scholarships, grants, student loans and repaying after college UNIT 5: Types of Credit Learn about credit, credit cards, and loans UNIT 6: Managing Credit Learn how to manage your credit, credit score and debts UNIT 7: Investing Learn about the stock market along with investment strategies and how to start investing UNIT 8: Insurance Learn about what insurance is and take a deeper dive into health & auto insurance UNIT 9: Budgeting Learn how to build budgets for all of the different parts of your life ASSESSMENTS Students will be assessed using daily exit tickets as well as end of unit tests. There will be a start of course diagnostic exam and an end of course final exam. Students will complete assignments as a class and have discussion guides and assignments to work on after the meeting. I enjoy making lessons and assignments fun, creative, and interactive. Learners will have a chance to have open conversations with peers and myself on subjects taught. There is not a need for prior experience for this course.
Learning Goals
Insurance: Learn about what insurance is and take a deeper dive into health & auto insuranceTaxes: Learn about the US tax system and filing a tax return
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)18 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Your Values and Money
Students will be able to:
Practice making financial decisions
Reflect on their personal values and how they can influence their financial decisions
Explore how values differ from person to person 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Overcoming Cognitive Biases
Students will be able to:
Define common cognitive biases humans have and explain how they might influence someone’s financial decisions
Identify signs of cognitive bias
Explore steps someone can take to overcome cognitive bias 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Checking and Savings Accounts
Students will be able to:
Explain what a checking account is used for
Understand the variety of ways they can deposit and withdraw funds from their checking account
Explain the difference between a checking and savings account
Understand what the various components of a bank statement mean to interpret where their money goes
Compare different savings vehicles such as a savings account, CD, and money market account 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Strategies to Save
Students will be able to:
Identify various rules of thumb and strategies to save money
Brainstorm short, medium and long-term savings goals
Explain what an emergency fund is for and how much to save up 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://www.ngpf.org/
Joined September, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
Washington Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Capella University
Associate's Degree in Health or PE from Ultimate Medical Academy
Certified 7-12th grade Math
Consumer Math and Personal Finance Teacher for 7 years
Financial Advisor for 4 years prior to Teaching Reviews
Live Group Course
$23
weekly or $200 for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
5-18 learners per class
