Business and Consumer Math (Elective)

Course Description

Students are introduced to mathematical skills relevant to everyday life, such as balancing a checkbook, calculating net pay, budgeting expenses, making cost comparisons, buying and renting a home, and finding the cost of operating a motor vehicle. Students also explore basic business topics, including borrowing money, investing, and calculating business profits and losses. The course guides students toward logical thinking and problem solving to help them make good decisions about money and finance. Through projects and activities, students apply their skills and knowledge to real-life situations.

Course Length

One semester

Materials

None

Prerequisites

Pre-Algebra or Pre-Algebra Foundations or equivalent recommended but not required