Consumer Math
The Consumer Math online course focuses on the mathematics involved in making wise consumer decisions as high school students explore the many ways in which math affects their daily lives.
Grade:
9-12
Duration:
2 Semester
Prerequisites:
None
Credit:
1.0
Materials:
None
Description
This course focuses on the mathematics involved in making wise consumer decisions. Students explore the many ways in which mathematics affects their daily lives. The first semester will cover paychecks and wages, taxes, insurance, budgets, bank accounts, credit cards, interest calculations, and comparison shopping. Second semester topics include vehicle and home purchasing, investing, and business and employee management.
Outline
Semester A
Module 1: All About Numbers
Module 2: All About Jobs
Module 3: Deductions, Taxes and Insurance
Module 4: Transportation and Automobile Expenses
Semester B
Module 6: Checking and Savings Account
Module 7: Obtaining and Using Credit
Module 8: Housing and Related Expenses
Module 5: Personal Finance