$280

for 8 classes

Simple Consumer Math

Completed by 93 learners

Ages 14-17

Live Group Class

Learn about the math adults actually use to manage their finances.

Deidre Simpson

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(227 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 4 weeks

2-4 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

8 live meetings

6 in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Homework will be an assignment that relates to the lesson. All materials will be provided.

Letter Grade

included

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11

Beginner - Intermediate Level

Short Version: Classwork and homework are featured general explanations of everyday math that adults use. This class meets twice a week for four weeks. This can be used as a math refresher course up to a point. Students will be called on in the classroom. Read the long version for the details that will definitely matter by the end of the first week, aka Day Two.  


Long Version

Banking, loans, financing, interest, and co-signers will be some hot topics. Wages, budgeting, and planning will be explained. Students will discover the details of moving out, rent, and roommates. Finding out what their minimum income should be, the many associated costs of driving, and why parents may have denied them things will also be featured. Since this is personal or consumer finance, credit and shopping will be discussed. They'll learn how to realistically afford a car--and whether it should be new or used.  

Even for the college-bound, money management will matter. This course will relate how holes in math knowledge can interfere with the everyday things they'll be doing as college students, adults, and employees whether at home or on the job. Math-based careers will also be discussed. In this class, they will learn how it all really goes. 
 
Students will need some basic math skills, a calculator, and anything they use to take notes.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how the homes they live in and the vehicles they ride in (or drive) figure into their adult responsibilities. They will learn what it takes to function the way they do and what they didn't realize about that.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

8 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Working

 The different types of work and how they pay

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Banking and Loans

 Banking rules, terms, and loan types

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Budgeting and Shopping

 How to budget, shop, and avoid buyer's remorse

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

All Things Credit

 Credit cards, scores, bureaus, and counseling

45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class is not designed to support unique learning needs, but those with them may take it. Private classes are also available on request.

Parental Guidance

Wills and trusts are generally mentioned during the grief process at the end of someone's life. However, they are also set up in advance while the person is still living. Either way, this part of the class can be skipped by the student if it's easier.

Pre-Requisites

Basic math skills (simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Supply List

Whatever students need to take notes is fine.  They can always watch the videos to help with that, review what they missed, or get clarification.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Personal experience (past and present)

Meet the teacher

Deidre Simpson

Joined May, 2017

4.9

227reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Associate's Degree from ITT Technical Institute, San Bernardino, CA

Parents have lots of experience with this, but a close relationship can make it hard for a kid to believe them. Much of the same knowledge coming from another person can help young adults be objective. I provide an icebreaker supported by many years of teaching and tutoring math--and real-life budgeting.