Description: This course will cover general mathematical concepts used in everyday life for a majority of people. Specifically focusing on personal credit, loans, investments, businesses, taxes and spending. Topics include analyzing and calculating expenses incurred when purchasing/leasing an automobile or a place of residence, maintaining accurate banking records and compare types of credit including credit cards and loans, analyzing options when purchasing consumable goods to make logical, educated decisions, and developing the components of a budget based upon a determined amount of earnings and taxes.  Students will also utilize basic investment principles to evaluate various investment opportunities, learn how insurance works, and apply mathematical models for educational and retirement planning.

Prerequisites: Algebra II or Honors Algebra II, Algebra 3, Honors Algebra 3 or Foundations Algebra 3 AND Algebra 4: Probability & Statistics or Foundations Algebra 4: Probability & Statistics