TJHS Business Department : Classes : Business Math : Outline

BUSINESS MATH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a math-approved course. This course assists students in learning to use mathematics efficiently as a tool in their personal band business lives. Students will be able to understand terminology, apply mathematical skills and formulas to solve a variety of personal and business problems.

OBJECTIVES:

Demonstrates the use of checking and savings accounts, bank statements, and account statements.
Read sales receipts and account statements when buying on credit
Demonstrate fundamental math skills (rounding, comparing numbers, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, decimals, and percents).
Determine gross pay by computing hourly pay, overtime pay, completing time cards, calculating piecework, salary, and commission; as well as calculate net pay by determining state and federal income tax, FICA, group insurance, and graduated income tax.
Calculate finance charges based on the previous-balance method, unpaid-balance method, and average daily balance method.
Calculate loans, housing costs, insurance, investment, and monthly expenditures.
Calculate sticker prices and deal costs for new and used cars, cost of operating and maintaining a car, and cost of leasing and renting automobiles.
Determine sales tax and the total purchase price of selected items.
Locate accurate information on a variety of charts and tables.
Perform mathematical operations using different methods of estimation.
Use different problem solving techniques.
Prepare a budget.
Identify career/educational opportunities in business.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Attendance in class is extremely important. Because of the nature of the class, participation in classroom learning experiences is a required part of this course. Lectures, speakers, field trips, demonstrations, and discussions will supplement textbook information. The instructor believes that you cannot fully benefit from those five important elements of class unless you are present to participate. Consequently, poor attendance will affect each grading period and your semester grade.

Eight excused absences in this class may result in a loss of credit for the semester (this does not include school related absences). Students will have to go through the petition process in order to receive credit.

Self-management points (5 per day) may be earned only if a student is in class on time, prepared, on task, and participating in class activities. See the grading criteria below.

EXPECTATIONS:

Be prompt and punctual. Remember that we are all learning to be responsible employees in the business world.

R emember to clean up your work area before you leave.

E ating or drinking is not acceptable in the business rooms.

S peaking or writing profanity is intolerable.

P ut-downs are strictly prohibited.

E veryone does his or her best.

C ome to class on time.

T ake care of water fountain and bathroom stops before you come to class.

GRADING:

Grading in this class will be assigned a point value and consist of the following:

Self-Management (5 points a day)
Daily Work
Tests and Quizzes
Projects

Grading Scale: 90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

59 = F

Late Work: Late work will not be accepted after the first week of each new six-week grading period.

Pop Quizzes: You cannot make up!

If you need extra time to complete an assignment please see the teacher before the due date to make other arrangements.

It is the student's responsibility to check with the teacher upon his/her return to school after an absence to determine what makeup work is to be completed. Due date will be assigned at that time.

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Home Classes Teachers Awards	Classes: Business Math Outline BUSINESS MATH COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a math-approved course. This course assists students in learning to use mathematics efficiently as a tool in their personal band business lives. Students will be able to understand terminology, apply mathematical skills and formulas to solve a variety of personal and business problems. OBJECTIVES: Demonstrates the use of checking and savings accounts, bank statements, and account statements. Read sales receipts and account statements when buying on credit Demonstrate fundamental math skills (rounding, comparing numbers, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, decimals, and percents). Determine gross pay by computing hourly pay, overtime pay, completing time cards, calculating piecework, salary, and commission; as well as calculate net pay by determining state and federal income tax, FICA, group insurance, and graduated income tax. Calculate finance charges based on the previous-balance method, unpaid-balance method, and average daily balance method. Calculate loans, housing costs, insurance, investment, and monthly expenditures. Calculate sticker prices and deal costs for new and used cars, cost of operating and maintaining a car, and cost of leasing and renting automobiles. Determine sales tax and the total purchase price of selected items. Locate accurate information on a variety of charts and tables. Perform mathematical operations using different methods of estimation. Use different problem solving techniques. Prepare a budget. Identify career/educational opportunities in business. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance in class is extremely important. Because of the nature of the class, participation in classroom learning experiences is a required part of this course. Lectures, speakers, field trips, demonstrations, and discussions will supplement textbook information. The instructor believes that you cannot fully benefit from those five important elements of class unless you are present to participate. Consequently, poor attendance will affect each grading period and your semester grade. Eight excused absences in this class may result in a loss of credit for the semester (this does not include school related absences). Students will have to go through the petition process in order to receive credit. Self-management points (5 per day) may be earned only if a student is in class on time, prepared, on task, and participating in class activities. See the grading criteria below. EXPECTATIONS: Be prompt and punctual. Remember that we are all learning to be responsible employees in the business world. R emember to clean up your work area before you leave. E ating or drinking is not acceptable in the business rooms. S peaking or writing profanity is intolerable. P ut-downs are strictly prohibited. E veryone does his or her best. C ome to class on time. T ake care of water fountain and bathroom stops before you come to class. GRADING: Grading in this class will be assigned a point value and consist of the following: Self-Management (5 points a day) Daily Work Tests and Quizzes Projects *Grading Scale:* 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 = F Late Work: Late work will not be accepted after the first week of each new six-week grading period. Pop Quizzes: You cannot make up! If you need extra time to complete an assignment please see the teacher before the due date to make other arrangements. It is the student's responsibility to check with the teacher upon his/her return to school after an absence to determine what makeup work is to be completed. Due date will be assigned at that time. Student Signature Parent Signature Date Date
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