Consumer Math Syllabus

by Carol Braun

September 01, 2010

Overall

Consumer Mathematics is designed to prepare students for the different types of mathematics used throughout their lives. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on mastering the basic math skills used in everyday living.

Content

Reviewing the basic mathermatical concepts of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
Earning money
Banking
Budgeting
Purchasing
Food
Clothes
Automobile
Other personal necessities
Renting or buying personal living residences
Paying taxes
Making investments
Buying insurance
Credit and borrowing money

Student Grading

Quizzes will be worth 15%. L to J will be worth 5%. Notes will be worth 10%. Homework will be 10% Tests will be worth 60%.

Classroom Expectations

Students are to come to class prepared which includes, bring Math book, paper, pencil and note book, and being on time. Students at all times are to be respectful of the teacher and other students in the room. All work is to be done in pencil. If you do not have a pencil, you may rent a pencil.

If you are late to class make sure that you have a pass. It is ten minutes after school if you do not have a pass. During your study time at end of class you may go to the bathroom or get a drink.

There will be notes to take over the concepts covered. A notebook will be provided for your math notes. These notes can be used when taking tests or quizzes.

Absences

Your Student Handbook defines these expectations and parameters. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the assignment and notes for the day(s) missed. After test, the work will not be graded. Get make-up tests and quizzes done as quickly as possible usually the next day. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for make-up quizzes or test.