Mr. D Math High School Economics

Self-paced class in Economics for high school students fulfills the 1/2 credit requirement.  It is designed with 16 lessons, mimicking a
semester schedule but allows the flexibility of being self-paced. The lessons start with an introduction to economics, providing a solid
foundation from which to begin. Lessons are organized into sections that teach, reinforce, and test students on the concepts of economics including: 

• supply/demand
• producers/consumers
• currency/credit
• debt/deficit
• economic recession
• monopolies
• taxes

In addition, students will learn important financial and life skills for their next stage, including:

• how to open and manage a bank account
• how to apply and interview for jobs
• compare benefit packages
• understanding paystubs
• establishing good credit and budgeting using credit 
• identity theft
• purchasing/leasing a vehicle
• renting an apartment and calculating interest

The video lessons by the teacher introduce the concepts, while assigned reading, videos, and worksheets reinforce understanding.  Utilizing multiple sources
for information makes the information interesting and fun to learn. Yes, learning about economics can be fun AND interesting!