Open to 11th and 12th graders only, based upon student course history
Credit: 1.0
Duration: Full Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II or instructor recommendation.
Topics covered include: gross and net pay, federal, state, and local taxes, budgeting,
banking services, loans, credit cards, finance charges, comparison shopping,
homeownership, investments, and business statistics and probability. This course counts
as one of the fourth year math requirements with significant math content including:
compound interest, amortization, and spreadsheets.