Course Objective:

The course will cover the mathematics specific to certain situations/scenarios and further prepare the students for life after high school. Topics covered include but are not limited to: checkbook balancing / maintenance; income taxes; consumer interest – credit cards, auto loans/leasing; mortgages – fixed, variable interest; paycheck math – hourly, salary, commissions, combinations; and construction/home improvement – estimates ( volume, area, supplies), estimates, and payback. Fractions, decimals, percent, proportions, and ratios will also be covered.

 

Methodology: The class is taught through lecture, independent practice, group work, problem solving, and computer projects.

 

Assignments: 30%

Evaluations: 70%