HMS Math
Eighth grade Students in personal finance have been busy learning how to write checks and balance a checkbook since we started the quarter in March. The students have been enjoying this unit and seem to have some background knowledge on it. Many of the students have enjoyed coming up with their own signature and discussing why its important to make sure they have the same signature on all important documents.
Students have also started a unit on calculating sales tax, tips, and discounts. We have talked about where in Huron it is important to leave a tip and how much to leave as a standard. We have also discussed Black Friday and Cyber Monday as part of the unit.
The students all seem to have a great understanding from seventh grade math on how to calculate the discount and why shopping for a deal or even comparison shopping might be important. Once this unit is over, we will talk about car loans, creating a budget, and discussing needs versus wants.
Submitted by Leah Branaugh
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