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Financial Algebra is a 4th year Mathematics class with a prerequisite of Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2

Students will earn; spend and save money for the rest of their lives. Financial Algebra uses sophisticated mathematics to give students the tools to become financially responsible through continuing to build upon their previous exposure to algebraic concepts in a financial framework. It is designed to assist them in gaining confidence in managing their money.

The course employs Algebra; Precalculus; Probability and Statistics; and Calculus to solve financial problems that occur in everyday life.

Real-world problems in Investing; Banking; Credit; Income Taxes; Auto Insurance; Health Insurance; Life Insurance; Mortgages; Employment; Household Budgeting and Retirement Planning are introduced; studied and solved by applying relevant mathematics. Field projects and graphing calculators are key components of this course.

Topics Covered: Employment; Banking; Stocks; Credit; Insurance; Taxes; Automobile Ownership; Independent Living and Life Expenses

Financial Algebra is aligned to the Arizona Common Core Math Standards

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• MTH1
• 4 years of Math

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