This is a three-credit course which covers topics that enhance the students’ …
This is a three-credit course which covers topics that enhance the students’ problem solving abilities, knowledge of the basic principles of probability/statistics, and guides students to master critical thinking/logic skills, geometric principles, personal finance skills. This course requires that students apply their knowledge to real-world problems. A TI-84 or comparable calculator is required. The course has four main units: Thinking Algebraically, Thinking Logically and Geometrically, Thinking Statistically, and Making Connections. This course is paired with a course in MyOpenMath which contains the instructor materials (including answer keys) and online homework system with immediate feedback. All course materials are licensed by CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
Topics List for this Lesson: Percents, Sales Tax, and DiscountsIncome TaxSimple and Compound …
Topics List for this Lesson: Percents, Sales Tax, and DiscountsIncome TaxSimple and Compound InterestAnnuities, Methods of Saving, and InvestingHome Ownership
Unsure of how to invest your money? Whether to rent or buy? …
Unsure of how to invest your money? Whether to rent or buy? Or which career path is right for you? We've all asked ourselves these questions, and it seems that everywhere you turn the TV, radio, financial advisors, friends, and family someone has an answer. In this course we turn down the noise to bring you sound advice. With two seasoned economists as your guides, youll walk through what everyone needs to know about personal finance.
Estimated Lesson Time: 95 Minutes Students will be able to: -Understand how …
Estimated Lesson Time: 95 Minutes
Students will be able to: -Understand how down payment, interest rate, term, loan type, and amortization table work together to impact overall mortgage payments -Recognize the pros and cons of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages -Determine whether a home equity loan or line of credit is a viable loan option -Decide whether renting or buying makes the most sense
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