Course Outline and Objectives
Class: ACT Preparation
Teacher: Bev League (Math), Sandy Bryer (English), (Science/logic)
Primary Text: The Real ACT Prep Guide
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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.
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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:
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.