Consumer Math: Practical Math Needed for Life! Semester 1 SP
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
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12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Savvy Shopping and Working with PercentagesBecome a savvy shopper with skills in finding interest and calculating sales discounts.Week 2Lesson 2Credit Cards and InterestUnderstand credit card, car, and mortgage interest calculations.Week 3Lesson 3Writing Checks and Deposit SlipsMaster the art of writing checks and deposit slips.Week 4Lesson 4Balancing a Bank RegisterBalance a bank register with ease and comprehend its significance.Week 5Lesson 5Review and AssessmentThis lesson reviews the topics covered in lessons 1-4 and concludes with an online assessment.Week 6Lesson 6Practical FractionsApply fractions in real-life scenarios, such as cooking and adjusting recipes.Week 7Lesson 7Reading a Pay Stub and Understanding DeductionsDecode your paycheck, understanding taxes and deductions.Week 8Lesson 8Balancing a BudgetDive into balancing budgets using specific spending percentages created to reduce overspending.Week 9Lesson 9Working with MeasurementsMeasure like a pro for home projects, mastering tape measure reading.Week 10Lesson 10Tipping Etiqutte and Calculating GratuityNavigate tipping etiquette and calculate tips accurately.Week 11Lesson 11Reading and Analyzing Infographics, Charts, and DataLearn to interpret charts, graphs, and infographics, analyzing data effectively.Week 12Lesson 12Review and AssessmentThis lesson reviews the topics covered in lessons 6-11 and concludes with an online assessment.
Students will improve both their literacy and mathematical skills while applying those skills to real-life scenarios they will encounter in their adult lives.
I have been teaching consumer math and personal finance classes for 20 years.
Homework Offered
I will be uploading two online assessments for learners to complete as well as options for weekly enrichments to complete outside of class that I will grade and provide feedback for. These enrichment activities are optional. If you would like a formal grade or assessment at the conclusion of the course if the enrichments are completed, please let me know, and I will be happy to do that for you!0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will be uploading two online assessments for learners to complete as well as options for weekly enrichments that I will grade and provide feedback for. If you would like a formal grade or assessment at the conclusion of the course, please let me know, and I will be happy to do that for you!Grades Offered
Students should have access to a calculator for this class. Occasionally, I will be posting quick quizzes to do on Kahoot.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hello, and welcome to my profile! My goal is to guide learners through the enriching world of writing, the practicality of important adulting life skills, and the everyday relevance of consumer math and personal finance. Setting learners up for...
Self-Paced Class
$18
weekly or $215 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 152 learners
Ages: 13-18