Algebra for Finance

 

Algebra for Finance teaches the real world application of mathematical concepts through the examination of personal finances.   Topics of investigation will include:  Budgeting, Banking and Credit, Automobile & Home Ownership, Employment, Tax Structures, Small Business Management, and Investing & Retirement Planning.  All topics will be explored while building and connecting mathematical content including: Rational Number Operations, Algebraic Modeling, Linear Equations and Inequalities, Graphic Representations, Statistics, and Data Analysis. Students who successfully complete the course will be well versed in the many aspects managing personal finances.  Having financial literacy early in life will enable students to avoid the many financial pitfalls that young adults face while starting out.  Mastery of the course topics will equip students to be ready to plan and manage their future finances for a lifetime of benefits.