Consumer+Math

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 * Use this Link for Review ** Course Syllabus – Consumer Math CTE

** Course Description **

** Aim: ** Focuses on the skills needed to solve mathematical problems, analyze and interpret data, and apply sound decision-making skills that relate to the business world.

** Grade Level: ** 9th - 12th Grade **Length:** Year-long Course ** Prerequisites: ** None 50 min. period

** Topics Covered: ** Ø Taxation Ø Savings and Investments Ø Payroll and Human Resource Management Ø Cash Management Ø Financial Management Ø Credit Management Ø Purchase and Sales Ø Inventory Records Ø Depreciation, Cost Recovery, and Depletion Ø Insurance

** Instructional Philosophy and Delivery Plan **

** Expectation ** : Students will be expected to meet all the course goals by demonstrating their understanding of the basic concepts of each topic area. In order to pass the course students will need a minimum of 70%.

** Delivery Method: ** Instruction will consist of individual hands on activities and projects, group work, lecture, discussion, reading, writing, self-assessment, computer simulations, and the creation of projects using of technology.

** Community Involvement: ** Students will also have to use community resources and information to complete individual and group projects.

** Assessment: ** Students will be graded on the following items: presentations, written reports, tests, daily work, group work, and individual projects.

** Course Standards ** BMATH.1.1 Solve problems involving whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratios, averages, and proportions. BMATH.1.2 Use algebraic operations to solve problems. BMATH.1.3 Use common international standards of measurement when solving problems. BMATH.1.4 Analyze data using common statistical procedures. BMATH.2.1 Calculate different business tax scenarios. BMATH.2.2 Calculate payroll and human resource problems. BMATH.2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of different financial management situations. BMATH.2.4 Demonstrate problem solving by applying mathematical principles to problems related to business purchases and sales. BMATH.2.5 Demonstrate problem solving by applying mathematical principles in the areas of inventory and depreciation. BMATH.3.1 Calculate different personal tax scenarios. BMATH.3.2 Compare various methods of financial investments. BMATH.3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of financial transactions by comparing the use of budgets, checking accounts, credit cards, and charge accounts. BMATH.3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of selected insurance programs through comparisons related to benefits. ** Major Course Projects **
 * Complete Power Basics Consumer Math practices and projects.
 * Complete the Financial Math Review templates
 * Complete the assigned WIKI and BLOG assignments.

** Assessment Plan & Grading Scale ** ** A ** ** A- ** ||  ** 98-100% ** ** 96-97% **   ** 94-95% **  || Consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of quality and effort. Having all work in on time and completed to exceed expectations. Mastery in evaluating, synthesizing, and applying the knowledge. || ** B ** ** B- ** ||  ** 92-93% ** ** 89-91% **   ** 87-88% **  || Consistently demonstrates proficient knowledge with a good effort and quality of work. All assignments are complete and on time. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, analyze, synthesize and apply the principles. || ** C ** ** C- ** ||  ** 84-86% ** ** 80-83% **   ** 77-79% **  || Demonstrates proficient knowledge and the ability to apply knowledge. Work shows average effort. A few assignments may be missed or late. || ** D ** ** D- ** ||  ** 75-76% ** ** 73-74% **   ** 72-70% **  || Work shows minimal effort and some assignments are late or missing. Demonstrates a basic understanding of recalling or comprehending knowledge ||
 * ** Grade ** ||  ** Scale **  ||  ** Description of Work **  ||
 * ** A+ **
 * ** B+ **
 * ** C+ **
 * ** D+ **
 * ** F ** ||  ** Below 70% **  || Understanding is below basic. Work is of poor quality and does not meet standards or expectations. ||