Mr. D Math Consumer Math - Self-Paced

Consumer Math Contents:
Prerequisite – Completion of an Algebra I and Geometry curriculum

The Mr. D Math Consumer Math curriculum is a high-school credit course suitable for grades 10-12. This course is a project-based learning course and is a Self-Paced course. The course is designed to fulfill general math credit for high school students. The projects in the course are designed to have students apply math skills to real world situations, not the mechanics of how to do the math.  Students will also learn goal setting and time management skills during this course.  Students will be submitting projects online for this course by uploading documents, images and using other online tools.  Please check your state’s graduation requirements for receiving high school credit for Consumer Math. 

Chapters
1.  How the Course Works
2.  Goal Setting
3.  Time Management
4.  Opening a Bank Account
5.  Algebra Skills Check - Slope and Compound Interest
6.  Check Writing and Having a Credit Card
7.  Financing or Buying a Car
8.  Introduction to Financial Literacy
9.  Introduction to the Stock Market
10. Stock Market Quizzes Part I
11.  Stock Market Quizzes Part II
12.  Algebra Skills Check - Break Even Points
13.  Understanding Compound Interest
14.  Working with Percent for Discounts, Sales Tax, and Tips
15.  Algebra Skills Check - Working with Fractions
16.  Buying Food and Appliances
17.  Using Measurement in the Kitchen
18.  Calories and Body Mass Index
19.  Nutrition
20.  Career Assessment Project
21.  Researching a Company
22. Resume Writing
23.  Earning Money
24.  Paying Taxes
25.  Making a Budget
26.  Travel and Leisure
27.  Insurance
28.  Thinking About Retirement
29.  Starting a Business
30.  Buying or Renting a Home
31.  Managing Life Like a Business