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BUSINESS MATH
.5 credit per semester
Business
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
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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. |
In this class, you will have multiple opportunities to meet the following
standards: |
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Reading 1.2
Reading 2.1
Reading 2.2
Reading 2.2.2
Reading 2.2.3
Reading 2.3
Reading 3.1
Reading 3.1.2
Reading 3.2
Reading 3.2.1
Reading 3.3.1
Reading 3.4
Writing 1
Writing 1.3
Writing 1.14
Writing 2.1
Communication 1.3
Communication 2 |
Builds vocabulary
Comprehends important ideas and details
Expands comprehension
Uses logical sequence to accurately retell stories; orders and/or sequences
Expands comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information
Thinks critically
Reads to learn new information
Locates, analyzes, and interprets material to investigate a questions, topic,
or issue
Reads to perform a task
Understands and follows complex information to perform tasks
Apply appropriate reading strategies for interpreting technical and nontechnical
documents used in job-related settings
Reads for career applications
The student writes clearly and effectively
Discriminates between essential, intriguing, or useful information and trivia
Uses specialized vocabulary relevant to a specific content area
Identifies, analyzes, describes, and meets the needs of a chosen audience.
Listens and observes to gain information
The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively |
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Outcomes
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Demonstrates the use of checking and savings accounts, bank
statements, and account statements. |
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Read sales receipts and account statements when buying on
credit |
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Demonstrate fundamental math skills (rounding, comparing numbers,
adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, decimals, and percents). |
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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. |
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Calculate finance charges based on the previous-balance method,
unpaid-balance method, and average daily balance method. |
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Calculate loans, housing costs, insurance, investment, and
monthly expenditures. |
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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. |
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Determine sales tax and the total purchase price of selected
items. |
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Locate accurate information on a variety of charts and tables. |
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Perform mathematical operations using different methods of
estimation. |
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Use different problem solving techniques. |
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Prepare a budget. |
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Identify career/educational opportunities in business |
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Essential Learnings |
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The primary mission of this discipline is to prepare students
to pursue careers in business/technology. More specifically student should
be able to:
· Demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
necessary to function in multicultural business settings.
· Develop
career awareness and related skills to enable them to make viable career
choices and become employable in a variety of business careers.
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Select and apply the tools of technology as they relate to personal and
business decision-making.
· Communicate effectively as writers,
listeners, and speakers in social and business settings.
· Utilize
analytical tools needed to understand and make reasonable decisions about
economic issues—both personal and societal. |
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Description of major projects, assignments, and homework |
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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. |
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Assessment |
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Grading in this class will be assigned a point value and consist
of the following:
§ Leadership
§ Daily Work
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Tests and Quizzes |
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Attendance
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It is the student’s responsibility to
check upon his/her return to school after absence to determine what makeup
work is to be completed. All makeup work must be turned in within the same
number of days the student was absent. Assignments previously given are
due the day the student returns or will be considered late work (see above
policy). Late work will not be accepted after the first week of each new
six-week grading period. If extra time to complete an assignment is needed
because of absence, see the teacher before the due date
to make other arrangements.
**Late papers will be lowered one grade for each day they are late.**
“Pop” quizzes cannot be made up. |
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Attendance |
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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. Consequently, poor attendance will affect
each grading period and your semester grade. 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. |
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Behavior expectations and classroom rules |
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USE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Students may not alter computer configurations and application software
without explicit teacher permission, or store personal
data or programs on school equipment. Computer hardware/software abuse will
result in removal from class and a failing grade.
INTERNET USE
The student will follow district policy for the use of the Internet. Infractions
of this policy will be dealt with according to the district guidelines.
CARE OF EQUIPMENT
The student will assume the responsibility to learn and practice AT ALL
TIMES proper and safe use of the Business Department equipment. Any abuse
of the equipment can result in the immediate removal of the student from
the business class and/or financial charges to the student for the amount
required to repair or replace damaged equipment. If you find something
wrong with your computer, let the instructor know immediately. Withdrawal
from the class, due to equipment abuse, will result in a failing grade
for the course.
WORK HABITS
Good attendance is essential to success in a business class. Regular attendance,
promptness, and responsibility are essential qualities to develop in preparation
for the world of work. Whenever a student returns to class following an
absence, that student must bring a re-entry pass from the attendance office.
TARDIES & TRUANCIES
A student is tardy if he/she is not in the classroom when the tardy bell
stops ringing. Tardies and truancies will be dealt with according to school
policy.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Necessary materials (book, pencils, paper, erasers, etc.) must be brought
to class each day. Class assignments are expected to be completed as assigned
by substitute teachers. Any report of student misconduct from a substitute
will result in academic/disciplinary action.
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.
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