Course title

Numeracy & Financial Literacy & Econ & Financial Literacy

Pre-requisite

none

Course description

Reason & Sense-Making: Num. & FIn. This one-year mathematics course is designed to be an alternative to precalculus that prepares students for entry to and success in credit bearing post secondary mathematics courses. It is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, and mathematics for citizenship. Students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) have diverse needs and course accommodations and/or modifications may be required based upon IEP identified needs. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life. This course will fulfill one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. Economics & Financial Literacy - This one-semester course is designed to provide students with an understanding of economic ideas essential in today’s world. Students will evaluate financial decision making, investigate how market systems work, and examine globalization. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the one-half economics credit required for high school graduation. This course is paired with American Government.

School Country

United States

School state

Nevada

School city

Las Vegas

High school

Sierra Vista Highschool

School Address

8100 W Robindale Dr

School zip code

89113

Requested competency code

Math

Date submitted

03/31/2026

Deferred

Yes

Deferred date

04/15/2026

Deferred Reason

Personal finance/Consumer finance/Accounting courses are generally not approved toward ABOR math requirements. Please include information about the curriculums relation to algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, etc.

Estimated grade level

12th

Online / Virtual

No