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Narayanswamy - Consumer Math (Section Fri 6)

Course Description

 

Class Title:

Consumer Math

Code:

MMA170

Text:

Various Resources

Rating:

1

Prerequisite:

Completion of 5th-grade math or higher

Grade:

6­-8

Fees:

None

Max:

15

Can be repeated? Yes

Description: This course will provide students with the essential financial knowledge they need to manage their money. Students will learn basic money counting skills, percentages, saving, money sense (how far your money will go) and work as a class to run a school store. Through running the school store, students will learn to manage inventory, set marketable prices, and provide great customer service. Profits from the school store are given to a charity chosen by the students in the class.

Posts

Week 20 of Classes: Friday, Feb 7

Dear APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We discussed the two main properties of all similar polygons - equal angles and proportional sides. We also talked about where and when we see similar shapes in our day to day lives.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: We compared graphs of single variable, two variable and 3 variable equations. In addition, students learned to simplify mathematical expressions with multiple variables and powers that are getting added, subtracted, multiplied or divided.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: We reviewed equations with multiple x terms.  Students also learned to set up equations for word problems related to rate of work and distances. In addition, they were introduced to equations with x's on both sides of the "equal to" sign. 
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students did a great job, as always, selling different items at the school store. During class, we did the accounting for the store and then went over the homework related to finding down payments and monthly payments for new cars. Students noted the different used cars and their prices and we did a few calculations together to find the down payments and monthly payments for some of them
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Problem of the Week #16: Problem of the Week #16 is posted today. Answers for last week's problems (POW #15) will be posted tonight.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Solution to Puzzle Of The Week #14

Hello APEX families,
 
My apologies for posting the solutions to the logic puzzles a couple of days late!
 
Please check the attached file for the solutions.
 
The following students tried one or both the puzzles:
 
Alexa Schehrer 
James Schmeisser 
Owen Weekley
Quinn Kimmett
 
They ALL got any completed puzzles correct! Yay!! Kudos to them!!!
 
James Schmeisser won the raffle :-)  James, please stop by to pick a prize! Everyone else, stop by for a small treat! 
 
Thank you, as always, for trying these puzzles. Hope you had fun!
 
Usha Narayanswamy
 
 

Week 19 of Classes: Friday, Jan 31

Dear APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: Students took their first quiz this semester. Then, we continued our unit on polygons. We learned the definition of regular polygons, how to determine the measure of each of their interior and exterior angles, and the perimeter of any polygon.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: Students took their first quiz this semester. Then we wrapped up the section on hyperbolas by doing several problems related to them.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: Student learned to simplify algebraic equations before solving them. We started a new chapter on combining multiple terms with x's.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: We started working on our new project on budgeting. Students got to pick their job, family scenario, their children's ages and their needs if applicable and an initial bank balance. They also noted all the possible new cars they can consider buying if they can afford it!
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Problem of the Week #15: Problem of the Week #15 is posted. Answers for last week's problems (POW #14) will be posted by tonight.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Solution to Puzzle Of The Week #13

Hello Friends,
 
The solutions to last week's 2020 puzzles are attached.
 
One enthusiastic student, Owen Weekly, submitted his solutions and got them all right! Excellent work, Owen!!
 
Stop by my classroom to get your prize :-)
 
Everyone, have a great weekend!
 
Thanks
Usha Narayanswamy
 
 
 
 

Week 18 of Classes: Friday, Jan 24

Dear APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We started a new chapter on general polygons. Students the names of 5-sided to 10-sided convex polygons. They also learned to figure out the number of diagonals and the sum of all interior angles inside any polygon.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: We continued our discussion of conic sections and focused on circles and ellipses.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: Students learned to write equations with multiple operations from words. They needed to pay attention to the order of operations in order to do so. They also learned to solve simple 2-step algebraic equations by undoing operations in reverse order of operations (SADMEP is a good mnemonic to remember this principle).
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
Consumer Math: Students set up the school store during lunch and did a good job selling different items to our students. During class, we did the accounting for the school store. Then students learned to fill-in a transaction register to keep tab on transactions related to their checking accounts. We then started a new project on Budgeting.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post). A physical copy of the homework was also given to students.
 
 
Problem of the Week #14: Problem of the Week #14 is posted today. Answers for last week's problems (POW #13) will be posted by tonight.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 17 of Classes: Friday, Jan 17

Dear APEX Families,
 
Happy New Year!
 
It was so wonderful to see your students today after the winter break! I am excited for this new semester. I hope it is filled with a joy to learn and grit to work hard and persevere if the going ever gets difficult. APEX teachers are here to go on this educational journey with you and help you succeed!
 
Students in many of the academic math classes took home a sheet of class expectations, policies and reminders. There is nothing new on this sheet, just reminders of how the class works. Parents and students, please take the time to read and discuss the policies and expectations and sign and date the sheet. It is due next week.
 
Note: School store will be open next week for business! Please come and shop with us :-)
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: Students learned theorems that help prove a quadrilateral to be a parallelogram. 
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: We continued our discussion of 2nd degree equations with 2 variables and primarily focused on parabolas. Students learned the characteristics of this shape and how to draw a parabola by determining it's vertex and two other points.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: We reviewed integer operations in algebraic equations. Students learned how to process algebraic equations involving negative signs in front of x's. We started a new chapter on algebraic equations with more than one operations. We reviewed the order of operations (aka PEMDAS).
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students were introduced to a simple app named Padlet which allowed them to share their thoughts on a common electronic board. Students learned to write checks and practiced writing them.
 
Homework: None
 
Problem of the Week #13: It's a new year! Enjoy solving some 2020 puzzles this week from MathCounts!
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 16 of Classes: Friday, Dec 20

Hello APEX students and families,
 
We had a short day of classes today. Students had a good time enjoying the holiday party and end of semester performances. Pre-algebra students, you have a week's worth of homework during the break. Complete it soon and then you can relax and enjoy the rest of your break :-) 
 
Here's a summary of classes for today:
 
Pre-algebra: We continued our unit on integers. We learned to solve algebraic equations containing negative integers.
 
Homework : Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: We played jeopardy about taxes, discounts, interests, consumer math vocabulary!
 
Homework: None 
 
Enjoy the holidays and I will see you in January! Happy holidays to all and a Peaceful and Happy New Year!!
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 15 of Classes: Friday, Dec 13

Hello APEX families,
 
High schoolers, today was the last day of math classes this semester!  Wow - the time has flown by so fast, it's hard to believe that it has been about 5 months back when we started! Thank you for being such hard workers and not giving up even when some concepts seemed confusing. That is really the key to success in life!
 
If I don't see you around over the next few days, have a wonderful break! There is only a little homework in math. So do the work soon and then take a few weeks off from math but don't completely forget everything we have learned :-) I will see you in the new year!
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: Students took their finals.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: Students took their finals.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: We continued our unit on integers. Students shared a few real-world examples of when negative numbers are used. We learned rules to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
 
Homework and Final Exam: Assigned (see the homework post. Parents, please read the notes for you regarding the finals. Thanks!)
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students did a great job selling items at the school store during lunch. In class, we did the accounting for the same. Then, we reviewed simple interest and discussed compound interest and how the latter returns more over time than simple interest
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Solution to Puzzle Of The Week #12

Hello Apex Students,
 
The solution to the 12th puzzle is attached. Unfortunately no one got the solution right. We will try a few other statistical puzzles next year to get a chance to explore this area of math more.
 
Students who submitted a solution, good job trying! Please stop by for a treat :-)
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Mrs. Narayanswamy