Say goodbye to the age-old question, "When will I ever use this in real life?" and hello to a world where math comes alive through practical application.

Consumer Math Semester 1 dives deep into everyday mathematics powering our daily decisions. It’s not merely about crunching numbers; it’s about making math relatable, understandable, and ultimately useful. From savvy shopping and calculating discounts to the art of balancing budgets, we've got your teen covered, ensuring they grasp the math that will become part of their everyday life.

***THIS IS A SELF-PACED CLASS***
I will be reviewing enrichments and providing feedback Fridays/Sundays each week for up to 12 weeks if you are taking this course as a self-paced option. 

***This is the semester 1 course, and I also offer a semester 2 self-paced course (will be finished update it soon)***


Course Format:
Consumer Math Semester 1 unfolds over 12 lessons, offering a comprehensive, self-paced learning experience. For those interested in live interaction, live course options are also available. If you have any queries regarding the course formats, don't hesitate to reach out for more details!


Lesson Topics:
Each lesson features guided notes and an enrichment activity related to that lesson's topic, with feedback provided to encourage further learning. Upon request, a formal grade report can be issued at the course's conclusion.

🛍️ Lesson 1: Become a savvy shopper with skills in finding interest and calculating sales discounts

💳 Lesson 2: Understand credit card, car, and mortgage interest calculations

✍️ Lesson 3: Master the art of writing checks and deposit slips

🏦 Lesson 4: Balance a bank register with ease and comprehend its significance

📚 Lesson 5: Review and Assessment

🍳 Lesson 6: Apply fractions in real-life scenarios, such as cooking and adjusting recipes

🧾 Lesson 7: Decode your paycheck, understanding taxes and deductions

💼 Lesson 8: Dive into balancing budgets

📏 Lesson 9: Measure like a pro for home projects, mastering tape measure reading

💰 Lesson 10: Navigate tipping etiquette and calculate tips accurately

📊 Lesson 11: Learn to interpret charts, graphs, and infographics, analyzing data effectively

✅ Lesson 12: Review and final assessment


Empowering Teens:
🌍 Real-World Applications: Transforming dreaded story problems into realistic, engaging scenarios, this course enables teens to apply mathematical concepts to everyday situations, fostering both enjoyment and relevance all while gaining confidence

🔢 Essential Skills: Focused on enhancing fundamental math skills such as multiplication, percentage-to-decimal conversion, and fractions, this course is tailored specifically to the needs of teen learners

📚 Literacy and Critical Thinking: Beyond mere numbers, this course aims to bolster reading and analytical skills through practical math challenges

🧠 Enhanced literacy and critical thinking skills through mathematical application

🌟 A newfound sense of independence and readiness for adult financial responsibilities

Looking Ahead:
Eager for more? Semester 2 awaits, covering a range of topics from budgeting for trips to understanding utility bills, the essentials of buying a car, and the basics of investing. Designed to set teens up for financial success, Semester 2 can be taken in any order relative to Semester 1 or even concurrently.