What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, there will be approximately 20 - 30 minutes of homework assigned to help participants develop and apply the ideas taught in class to their own lives.Assessment
Student progress will be assessed through teacher feedback on homework assignments.Class Experience
Part 2 of 4 This is the second 4 week section of a 4 part course. If you have not taken part 1, please look through our class listings page and start at the beginning to enjoy the full course. This math based class is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of the math skills they will actually need in the business world and in managing their own finances. The course will cover a variety of topics, including budgeting, managing money, and making financial decisions. The class will focus specifically on mathematical concepts and how they relate to real-life situations and scenarios. The class will be interactive and will help students to develop problem-solving skills and understand the math concepts that are important for the business world or for their own personal finances. GOALS: -Teach students how to budget and manage their money effectively in the context of real-life scenarios -Provide students with an understanding of how to make financial decisions using mathematical concepts -Help students develop problem-solving skills through real-life scenarios -Enhance students' understanding of mathematical concepts and how they relate to the business world and personal finances ▬▬▬▬▬ WEEKLY TOPIC SCHEDULE ▬▬▬▬ Week 5: Taxes Week 6: Currency Exchange Rates Week 7: Crypto Currencies Week 8: How money is Made No experience is required to take this class. Students will be provided with 16 separate videos to watch, 1 for each topic. The videos will contain the information required to give students a good understanding of each topic, and each one will include homework for the students to undertake during the week. Homework assignments will include writing a list of topics, interests, and areas of expertise in which the students might be interested in developing a business. There will also be research assignments into how topics we discuss. After watching each video and completing the homework assignments, students will be provided with feedback and the specific next steps to make their business vision a reality, including how to write a business plan. Time frame for the Week: Mondays - The teacher will post the information needed for the week. Tuesdays-Wednesday - The teacher can answer any questions pertaining to the topic of the week. The students will need to complete any homework assignments and answer any questions in the class. Thursday - Students need to have all tasks completed and uploaded in the classroom. Friday - The teacher will provide feedback to the class and individual students, students will also be able to engage in peer-to-peer review and be able to discuss how they went about completing the tasks. Saturday - Sunday - Teacher will be available to answer any questions that the students may have for the week or the next week. No required experience or previous knowledge is needed by the learners. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Explosive Learning Teachers ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This class is currently being taught by Jo Reynolds. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Schedule Requests & LIVE classes ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This is the flexible version of my course, I also teach all of my classes LIVE. Please see our profile page for a full list of all the classes we offer. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Concessions ▬▬▬▬▬▬ For parents/families who feel their child would benefit from this course, but their budget does not allow for it, I do offer a number of discounts for families of lower income. Please message me with the course, dates and times you are interested in to learn more about the discounts I might be able to offer.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to use math in real life situations.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Fundamentals of Banking
Explore the principles of banking, including deposits, loans, and interest.
Lesson 2:
Demystifying Interest Rates
Understand how interest rates work and affect loans, savings, and investments.
Lesson 3:
The Ins and Outs of Credit Cards
Learn about the use, benefits, and risks of credit cards.
Lesson 4:
Debit Cards: How They Work
Examine the function and advantages of using debit cards over cash or credit.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class does not require any content or safety warnings.
Supply List
pen and paper for notes
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Brighton University UK
Johnathan is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur who has founded three successful companies before the age of 30. He has always been driven to succeed in life, and this drive began in his teens when he first recognized the power of positive motivation.
Johnathan was fortunate to have had a good mentor who guided him through the complexities of financial management. This early guidance helped him understand the value of money and business, and develop the skills to identify and seize opportunities to make money and manage an investment portfolio.
In addition to his entrepreneurial experience, Johnathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is dedicated to sharing his life skills knowledge with others. He regularly teaches life skills, business, and English to young people (middle and high schoolers) and adults around the world.
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Ages: 7-10