Course title

Business Math

Pre-requisite

Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2, Recommended Algebra 3-4

Course description

The course entails the study of mathematics using problem-solving strategies and math skills as related to everyday consumer situations. It will improve your ability to work with numbers and make you a better reader. In each section, you’ll find real world applications involving fractions, decimals, percent problems, tables, graphs, probability, and statistical analysis in the solution of problems related to topics in personal finance, interest, all types of taxation, investment opportunities, and retirement accounts. You will use the concepts from this course throughout your life. Hence the “real” name of this course….Math for Life.

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Phoenix

High school

Horizon High School Paradise Valley High School Shadow Mountain High School pvONLINE High School Pinnacle High School North Canyon High School

School Address

15002 N. 32nd St.

School zip code

85032

Requested competency code

Math

Date submitted

08/12/2025

Denied

Yes

Denied date

09/3/2025

Denied reason

Per ABOR, in order to be considered a math, a course needs to meet the following requirement "Applicants must complete 4 high school credits in college preparatory mathematics including algebra I and II, geometry, and culminating in 1 credit in quantitative methods (e.g., advanced math, calculus, statistics, data science, modeling, artificial intelligence) for which algebra II or a comparable course in quantitative methods is a prerequisite." Policy: https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/3043872. This course does not include algebra II as a pre-requisite. 

Estimated grade level

12th

Online / Virtual

No