| Course Name: | Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications |
| Course Code: | 1200500 |
| Honors Course Code: | |
| AP Course Code: | |
| Description: |
This course walks students through the information needed to make the best decisions with money. Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications is an advanced course incorporating real-world applications, collaboration, and calculations using technology. Students learn the formulas used to determine account balances, monthly payments, total costs, and more. They examine budgeting, spending, saving, investment, and retirement. Students explore mortgages and other debt structures and how to make good decisions about borrowing money. This knowledge will propel students into the future with a good foundation on how to handle finances.
Access the site link below to view the course description from the Florida Course Code directory: http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse119.aspx?ct=1&kw=financial
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| Prerequisites: | Algebra I, Algebra II (recommended) |
Estimated Completion Time: | 2 segments/ 32-36 weeks |
Major Topics and Concepts: |
Segment 1 Debt APR Finance Charges Cash or Credit Credit Scores and Reports Cash Management Budgeting Pay It
Off Savings
Linear Growth Exponential Growth Compound Interest Growth
and Decay Spending
Data Representations Linear Representations Income Tax Deferment Purchasing
Costs Segment 2 Investments
Pre-Writing Future Value Present Value Purchasing Stocks Stocks and Bonds Portfolios
Mortgage
Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Balloon Comparing Options Points Additional Fees Total
Cost Retirement Financial Goals Plans Insurance Net
Worth
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Course Assessment and Participation Requirements: |
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful. |