Consumer Math Practical Math Needed for Life! (Semester 1) Meets 2x per Week

Has your teen ever wondered how they will actually use math in real life?  

Designed specifically for teens, Consumer Math: Practical Math Needed for Life! Semester 1 transforms everyday math into an engaging, practical experience. No more hearing, “When will I ever use this?!” from your teen 🙂 From calculating discounts to balancing budgets, this course is your teen’s guide to understanding the math that will be used in their daily life.

In this Consumer Math Semester 1 course, we dive into the everyday math that powers our daily decisions. This course isn't just about numbers; it's about making math relatable and useful. Whether your teen is calculating discounts or balancing a budget, I’ve got you covered!

Course Format:
This particular course meets twice per week for 6 weeks.  However, I do also offer a 12 week week course as well as a flex option. Questions about the formats? Just ask, and I'll guide you through!

Empowering Teens:
🌍 Real-World Applications: We tackle those "dreaded story problems" by turning them into realistic, everyday situations. Teens will learn to apply math in everyday situations, making the subject both fun and relevant.
🔢 Essential Skills: The course focuses on enhancing basic math skills like multiplying, converting percentages to decimals, and fractions, tailored for teen learners.
📚 Literacy and Critical Thinking: Beyond numbers, it’s about enhancing reading and analytical skills through practical math problems.

Course Breakdown:  
*After each class, I also provide an enrichment activity to do, based on the lesson taught.  I will provide feedback on those activities and can also provide a formal grade report at the conclusion of the course if requested by parents 🙂

Week 1: Finding interest, calculating sales discounts, and being a savvy shopper/Calculating credit card, car, and mortgage interest
Week 2: Writing checks and deposit slips/Balancing a bank register (adding and subtracting)
Week 3: Review, review, review!/Figuring out how to use fractions while cooking-doubling recipes, and more
Week 4: Continue Fractions/Reading and understanding a Paycheck, taxes, and other deductions
Week 5: Review, review, review and Balancing a Budget 
Week 6: Measurements: Figuring out square footage for laying carpet, hanging up and centering picture frames, etc.. /Figuring out how much to leave as a tip and when to tip, and how to spot and avoid fraud

What Teens Will Gain:
💪 Confidence in handling real-life math scenarios.
🧠 Improved Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills through math.
🌟 A Sense of Independence and preparedness for adult financial responsibilities.

Looking Ahead:
Excited for more? A second semester awaits, covering topics from trip budgeting to understanding utility bills and the intricacies of buying a car.  Teens will also learn the basics of investing in Semester 2, a great way to set them up for financial success early! (Note: It doesn’t matter which order your teens take the courses, and they can be taken simultaneously as well!)

💡 Join the Learning Adventure:
This course is more than just numbers; it’s about preparing teens for the real world with skills they'll use every day!