Has your teen ever questioned how math applies to real life?

Designed specifically for teens, this consumer math course transforms everyday math into an engaging, practical experience. No more hearing, “When will I ever use this?!” from your teen 🙂.

In this 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 once per week for 12 weeks. I structure every lesson with the "I do, we do, you do" approach, helping to increase learner confidence with practice problems. Each week I also provide an enrichment activity to do, based on the week’s lesson.  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 🙂

I also offer Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this course in the self-paced format, great for those who like to work at their own pace but also want teacher feedback!  

Consumer Math Semester 1 Self-Paced: https://outschool.com/classes/consumer-math-practical-math-needed-for-life-semester-1-i3ZryM6v?usid=tIZqRxp9&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Consumer Math Semester 2 Self-Paced: https://outschool.com/classes/consumer-math-practical-math-needed-for-life-semester-2-GfxPiAaw?usid=tIZqRxp9&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

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, this course strengthens reading and analytical skills through practical math problems.


Syllabus Summary (click on Syllabus to get a breakdown of each week's topics):
Learners will develop practical financial literacy skills, including calculating sales discounts, understanding interest on credit cards and loans, and mastering check writing and bank register balancing. They will also learn to use fractions in real-life scenarios, decode paychecks and deductions, balance budgets, and measure accurately for home projects. By enrolling in this course, your teen will gain essential life skills that will empower them to navigate the real world with confidence and financial savvy.

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!)

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