Course Outline and Objectives

 

Class: ACT Preparation                

 

Teacher: Bev League (Math), Sandy Bryer (English),             (Science/logic)

 

 

Primary Text: The Real ACT Prep Guide

 

Publisher:    Peterson's Guides            

ISBN#  0768919754

Cost:                                                   

Where Available:

 

Other books/materials, etc. required for class:   Internet access for working practice tests and a TI 83 or 84 calculator for math would be helpful (but not mandatory)

 

 

 

 

***Parents are responsible for getting all texts and materials unless teacher specifies otherwise.

   

 Semester Tuition:   $128                              Copy/Lab Fees:  $15

 

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of            5     and maximum of         10           students.   

 

Overview of class: We go over the basic information the students should know, strategies to use, and then work practice tests online, as well as from the book.  Class would also consist of working problems the students have questions on.

 

 

 

 

Prerequisites for this class:  At least Algebra I and Algebra II or Geometry would be helpful.

 

 

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class:11-12

 

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:   

Easy          average               above average (for some)     to         highly challenging (for many)

 

Average study time for this class will be approximately      5-10      hours per week.

 

Additional comments: 

 

 

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COURSE OUTLINE AND OBJECTIVES

 

Class:  Personal Finance

 

Teacher:  Beth Lundy

 

Address:  1827 Turfland Drive, Murfreesboro, TN  37127

 

Phone:  (615)904-9097

 

Email:  BBLundy@comcast.net

 

Primary Text:  High School Financial Planning Program – The text will be provided by the instructor.

Publisher:  This is a new program, offered by the State of TN and developed in cooperation with the National Endowment for Financial Education.  This curriculum does meet state and national standards.

 

Other:  Instructor may supplement with a variety of materials.

Recommended, but not required:  Savings and/or checking account for the student

 

Yearly Tuition:  $144 (semester)      Copy Fees:  $15

(At this rate, I must have a minimum of 6 students)

 

Class Overview:

This course is for one semester and will meet state standards for the new ½ credit graduation requirement. This course will cover topics such as financial planning; budgeting; saving and investing; understanding the various aspects of credit and insurance; and analysis of employer benefit packages as well as payroll deductions.  When available, guest speakers will discuss some of the above areas.

 

Course Objectives:

  1. To educate students about sound money management skills and the financial planning process.
  2. To help teens begin to develop positive behaviors which are necessary to attaining financial maturity and achieving a secure future.

 

Pre-requisites:

This class is recommended for students in the 8th grade or higher.

 

Estimated difficulty level of course for the average student:  Average

 

Average study time for this course:  Approximately 2 hours per week.