BUSINESS MATH COURSE OUTLINE
MRS. McCOY-WOODS
I. Review of whole numbers
a.
b. Adding & subtracting
c. Multiplying & dividing
d. Solving word problems
II. Fractions
a. Converting
b. Adding & subtracting
c. Multiplying & dividing
III. Decimals
a. Rounding
b. Fraction & decimal conversions
c. +, -, x, /
IV. Maintaining a Checking account
V. Percents
VI. Discounts
a. Trade
b. Cash
VII. Mark ups
a. Cost
b. Selling Price
VIII. Payroll
IX. Simple Interest
X. Interest & Non-Interest bearing notes
XI. Compound Interest & Present Value
XII. Credit Cards
XIII. Home ownership
XIV. Reading, Analyzing, Interpreting Financial Reports
XV. Depreciation
XVI. Sales & Excise Taxes
XVII. Life, Fire, Auto Insurance
XVIII. Stocks & Bonds
A midterm exam will be given in January. A final exam will be given in June.
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE A CALCULATOR FOR THE FIRST 3 UNITS.
- BE RESPECTFUL OF YOURSELF, PEERS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
- ARRIVE ON TIME, READY TO WORK
- BE PREPARED WITH ALL NECESSARY CLASS MATERIALS
- DO YOUR HOMEWORK
- ASK QUESTIONS
LATE TO CLASS….The overall expectation is that you WILL BE on time
- If you are late, HAVE A PASS
- Excessive late w/o a pass = lunch detention
- I reserve the right to determine what “excessive” means
- I reserve the right to take passes as well.
- YOU MAY NOT LEAVE THE ROOM WITHOUT A PASSBOOK
- PLEASE DO NOT INTERRUPT A LESSON TO ASK TO LEAVE THE ROOM
- IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY (I.E. YOU ARE GOING TO BE SICK) YOU MAY LEAVE WITHOUT PERMISSION!
- 1ST OFFENSE = WARNING
- 2ND OFFENSE = TEACHER DETENTION
- 3RD OFFENSE = WRITE UP for insubordination, classroom disruption, and disrespectful to staff
HOMEWORK
- Due on date given
- We will go over it, if you don’t hand it in, there is NO chance to make it up and you will receive a ZERO. This will affect your grade.
- We will go over it, if you don’t hand it in, there is NO chance to make it up and you will receive a ZERO. This will affect your grade.
- Many assignments will be completed in class.
ATTENDANCE
- It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET YOUR WORK AFTER AN ABSENCE………..I WILL NOT SEEK YOU OUT
- If you haven’t made up the work, INCLUDING QUIZZES AND TESTS,WITHIN 3 DAYS of your return, you will receive a ZERO! Extended absences will be allowed more time for make ups.
· Sometimes it is difficult to “re-create” the class work. You may be given an alternate assignment to take the place of the one the class did. For example, if you miss a group activity, you will be given an alternate assignment that covers the same material.
Will be given regularly. Quizzes may be given unannounced. Tests will be given at the end of units. The absence policy must be followed for making up tests & quizzes. GRADING On time quizzes 15% Homework & Class work 20% Quizzes 25% TESTS & QUIZZES