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Narayanswamy - Consumer Math (Section Thur 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

Solution to Puzzles Of The Week #15

Hello APEX families,
 
Please find attached the solutions to last week's 2 puzzles.
 
The mathematician of the week, Owen Weekley, tried both and got them right! He and his dad used several algebraic relations to solve the 2nd puzzle! Great work Owen :-) Check out the solutions in the file to see how the 2nd puzzle can be solved backwards. Stop by next week to get the prize you have earned!
 
Happy weekend everyone! Stay warm :-)
 
Usha Narayanswamy
 
 

Week 20 of Classes: Thursday, Feb 6

Dear APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We started a new chapter on similar triangles and discussed two important underlying concepts, namely, ratios and proportions.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
Algebra 2: Students learned how coordinate geometry uses the distance formula to determine the equations of shapes such as circles. We started a new chapter on equations with three or more variables. We considered a few examples and students learned to solve for one variable in terms of the others.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
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 students learned to do the calculations for the new car payments. Students also noted the different used cars and their prices. We will do the calculations for the used cars next week.
 
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 this Friday.
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: Thursday, Jan 30

Dear APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We went over a couple of proofs from the last chapter test to help students get a better understanding of proofs involving unequal sides or angles. We continued our chapter on polygons. After reviewing the formulae for number of diagonals and sum of interior angles of any polygons, students found that the sum of all exterior angles of any polygon is always 360 deg.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
Algebra 2: We used the overhead projector to solve several 2nd degree equations by classifying them into different conic sections, figuring out the shape's salient features and then graphing them. Students were also introduced to hyperbolas, their equations, how they are graphed, as well as some of their uses.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
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: None 
 
 
Problem of the Week #15: Problem of the Week #15 is posted today. Answers for last week's problems (POW #14) will be posted this Friday.
 
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: Thursday, Jan 23

Dear APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We wrapped up the chapter on quadrilaterals by discussing rectangles, rhombus and squares and then summarizing the entire chapter.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
Algebra 2: We did a few word problems to review and reinforce what we had learned last week about parabolas. We also did a few word problems to illustrate how parabolas are often used in real world situations.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
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. We reviewed the homework that was assigned last week. We then started a new project on Budgeting.
 
Homework: None. Make sure to submit last week's homework if you haven't already done so.
 
 
Problem of the Week #14: Problem of the Week #14 is posted today. Answers for last week's problems (POW #13) will be posted this Friday.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 17 of Classes: Thursday, Jan 16

Dear APEX Families,
 
Happy New Year!
 
It was so wonderful to see your students after the winter break today! 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 in 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: We reviewed what we had already learned about quadrilaterals, including trapezoids and some properties of parallelograms. We covered the remaining characteristics of parallelograms today.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
Algebra 2: We wrapped up the chapter on first degree 2-variable equations by discussing slopes of parallel, perpendicular, vertical and horizontal lines. We started a new unit on 2nd degree 2-variable equations. Students learned that there are 4 basic shapes when dealing with such equations and they all fall under the category of conic sections.
 
Homework: To be assigned on Friday
 
 
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, enter transactions in check registers and reconcile transaction registers.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post). Hard copy sent home.
 
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: Thursday, Dec 19

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