2 Trimesters
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry

This 2 trimester course will cover a wide range of mathematical topics that will prepare students for life in the real-world.
By building on your prior knowledge of math concepts from other courses, Financial Algebra will take you step-by-step through strategies to help you learn the time value of money, how to evaluate the best cell phone contract, how to build a business plan by knowing costs, profits, and breakeven points, and much more.

Course Outline: Learn basic business organization terminology in order to read, interpret and chart stock ownership and transaction data; use linear, quadratic and regression equations to understand supply, demand, expense, revenue and profit as they relate to the sale of a product; learn the function and computation of interest in short-term, long-term, single deposit, and periodic deposit accounts; learn how to use and manipulate the credit formulas in order to make wise credit choices that fit specific needs, current financial situations, and future goals; develop an understanding of the mathematics that models purchasing, insuring, depreciating a car; understand how salaries are computed, benefits bestowed, and wage taxes are calculated that allow the employee the opportunity to make smart employment choices both before accepting a job and during the period of employment in that job; model and understand our progressive tax system through the creation of functions and the analysis of graphic representations of those functions; understand the mathematical models that involve moving, renting and purchasing a place to live; understand retirement savings plans, both personal and federal, employee pension programs, and life insurance; create, chart and use a responsible personal budget