Everyday Math Skills: Math & Money for Independent Living in the Modern World
In this ongoing course, students will be introduced to a new topic each week focusing on financial literacy mathematics. The course uses relevant real-life examples to show why being financially literate is important in the modern world.
Vanessa Roach
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This class prepares students for the decisions they will need to make as adults. Financial literacy, the importance of saving, budgeting, and consumer math combined together with simulations, projects, and role-playing scenarios to prepare students to be more financially knowledgeable. Students will be working with internet websites to improve mathematical skills, research strategies, consumer awareness, and critical thinking. Some websites that students may be asked to navigate to (specific links posted on the classroom page or sent into the chat) include AirBnB, Hotels.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Zillow.com Sample projects might include: 1. Role-play as a realtor: find the perfect house for a client 2. Grocery shopping on a budget 3. Buying a new computer: value vs. quality 4. Planning a family vacation 5. Furnishing an apartment on a budget 6. Creating an advertisement to sell an item 7. Planning a budget date night Sample Class Schedule Week 1: : Income, expenses, a budget at a glance (math concept: pie charts, working with percents) Week 2: Cutting expenses, discretionary spending, what are subscription services, apps to help you save money (math concept; money word problems) Week 3: Analyzing an earning statement, sample paychecks, net vs. gross pay, commission (piece work, straight commission, salary, hourly, hourly plus commission), types of jobs with commission, deductions (math concept: calculating gross pay) Week 4: Writing and cashing checks, check cashing fees, money orders, other types of payment (math concept: decimals to percents, word problems, writing checks) More to be determined! Topics: Unit 1: Personal Finance 1. Making a Budget 2. Cutting Expenses 3. Understanding Wages 4. Income Tax 5. Writing and Cashing Checks 6. Introduction to Taxes 7. Saving Money 8. Making Financial Goals 9. Credit Score and Credit Cards 10. The influence of Advertising Unit 2: Consumer Math 1. Tipping and Shortcuts 2. The Cost of Eating Out 3. Vacation Travel and Planning 4. Personal Loans 5. Discounts (which discount is better?) 6. Installment Buying 7. Cellphone Costs 8. Fuel Consumption 9. Renting 10. Renting vs Buying (cars and homes) 11. Financing college and education
Learning Goals
Students will improve their knowledge, application, and awareness of financial literacy concepts as well as see how math operations are used in the real world
Other Details
Supply List
calculator (computer or handheld), paper/pencil, any printouts
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will be working with internet websites to improve mathematical skills, research strategies, consumer awareness, and critical thinking. Some websites that students may be asked to navigate to (specific links posted on the classroom page or sent into the chat) include AirBnB, Hotels.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Zillow.com
These links will be sent in the chat on the platform page
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
Thank you for visiting my Outschool profile! Since I was 5 years-old, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Now, 7 years in my career, I still love it. There is nothing that I enjoy more than helping my students reach their goals and become better readers, writers, and thinkers.
In my classes, I work with all levels of students (IEP students, general education, and high ability students). My goal as a teacher is to foster critical thinking and communication skills in order to help your child achieve their goals and become more proficient readers, writers, and critical thinkers. More than that, I encourage students to fall in love with learning.
For Outschool, I teach literature-based courses, novel studies, writing courses, grammar, vocabulary/etymology, test prep, and reading comprehension/strategies. My classes cater to all learning types and students are expected to participate in order to get the most out of the lesson. Students will complete my classes feeling accomplished and successful, as building confidence and true enjoyment in the subject is my first priority.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and being frequently caffeinated.
Experience/Education:
-BS in Education (Reading/English 3-12, Gifted Education 3-12, Special Education 5-12)
-TESOL (120 hour) certified
-Masters of Arts In English Teaching
-Certification in High Ability/Gifted Learning Strategies
-Certification in Teaching Students with Learning Exceptionalities
-SAT/PSAT Testing Administrator (5 years)
-Experience tutoring for a variety of tests (ACT/SAT, ISEE, SHSAT, STAR, NWEA, AP, etc.)
-Harkness Socratic Seminar Trained
-Indiana Writing Workshop Trained
Thank you for your time! I hope to see your child in my classroom soon! Have a blessed day!Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-8 learners per class
