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Course Goals:
Our shared goal for this course is for each student to meet or exceed the objectives and
goals presented in the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards for Consumer
Mathematics. These standards may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.pde.state.pa.us by
clicking on the “Academic Standards” link. I would also be happy to personally provide a copy
of the appropriate PA state standards upon request.
It is my intent that students in this course will be successful. Students must be willing to
expand their minds, limit excuses, and dispose of any self-imposed limitations on learning. In
order to achieve this, we will gradually raise our own, and the class expectation levels in
Consumer Mathematics set by the Department of Education.
As your instructor for this course, my goal is to impart proven strategies and techniques
to help students become critical consumers and more aware of what it takes to be successful
lifelong learners. Learning is more than just opening up a book; it involves opening your minds.
Unit Topics:
1. On Your Own
a. Covering Your Expenses
b. Making and Changing Your Budget
2. Earning a Paycheck
a. Your Salary
b. Your Take-home Pay
3. Banking and Saving
a. Choosing a Bank
5. Mathematics
a. 2.2. Computation and Estimation
b. 2.3. Measurement and Estimation
c. 2.4. Mathematical Reasoning and Connections
d. 2.5. Mathematical Problem Solving and Communication
e. 2.6. Statistics and Data Analysis
f. 2.8. Algebra and Functions
6. Other disciplines as appropriate.
Textbook:
Practical Mathematics for Consumers, Third Edition – Globe Fearon – Pearson Learning
Group, ISBN 0-13-024146-6.
Required Materials:
In order to be proactive in your education, and in this course, you are required to come to
class prepared to learn. For this course, you will need the following materials every day:
Pencil or pen
Loose leaf paper
3-ring binder (initial 1.5-inch binder can be supplied free)
Textbook (will be kept in classroom)
Students are required to keep all assignments, all handouts, and all personal class notes in their
own binder, dated, and in reverse chronological order. Students may leave their binders in the
classroom on the assigned shelf.
Instructional Methods:
Active learning, adaptive learning, audio/visual aids, authentic assessment,
brainstorming, closure, completed work chart, concept (mind) maps, cooperative learning, cross
checking, decision making, didactic questioning, direct instruction, discovery learning,
discussions, discussion groups, examples, explanations, feedback, formative assessments, goal
setting, graphic organizers, group work, guided practice, illustrations, independent practice,
inquiry-based learning, key word strategies, message board, modeling, note taking, open
discussions, pair problem solving, peer tutoring, praise, pre- test, prior knowledge, recalling,
project-based learning, reflection, role playing, simulations, skills inventory (Study Island) study
aids, tutoring, word wall.
10. Cheating is stealing and sometimes illegal. Cheating earns you a failing grade.
11. Passing and failing is a decision that each student must make on his/her own.
Teacher’s Commitment:
1. I shall work with each student to maximize his/her full potential.
2. I shall treat each student with respect.
3. I shall value my students in and out of class.
4. I shall model the behavior I want my student to have.
5. I shall teach skills that will take students beyond the classroom.
6. I shall treat all students equally regardless of how they choose to treat me.
7. I shall act in a professional manner at all times.
8. I shall enforce the rules of Hope Charter School consistently.
9. I shall teach every day and waste no time.
10. I shall accommodate each student’s special needs and modify lessons to meet
Individualized Education Plans.