EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED
EL SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE OF STUDY
Course
Title: Business Math 1AB
Department:
Business
Grade
Levels: 10-12
This
course applies math skills to practical situations found both in business and
at home. It is a good review of the basic mathematical and algebra functions
and processes needed to score well on employment exams as well as manage
personal finances. This course focuses on applying math skills in various life
situations such as budgeting, investing, banking, income tax preparation, auto
costs, payroll, interpreting graphs, determining probability and statistics,
analyzing data, and strengthening problem solving skills using basic mathematic
concepts.
Length: One
Year
Prerequisite for
enrollment: Algebra
Recommendation for
enrollment: Teacher Recommendation
Type of course: Business Elective. May fulfill graduation
requirement for high school after a student has successfully completed Algebra
1.
COURSE OUTLINE
Based on ESHS Standards
Eagle Expectations that apply:
Integration of Core Knowledge & Critical Thinking
1. Adding, subtracting,
multiplying, dividing, reading, writing, and rounding up whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, and percents.
2. Converting fractions
(common, improper, and mixed) to their decimal and percent equivalents.
3. Converting decimals to
fractions and percents.
4. Converting percents to
decimals and fractions.
5. Mean, Median, mode
6. Calculating rate-what
percent one number is of another.
7. Calculating percent increase
and decrease
8. Determining what
percent/smaller one number is of another
9. Finding percents in applied
problems
B. All Word
Problems Must be translated by the student into A Mathematical Expression.
(Problem Solving/Critical Thinking)
1.
Application of basic math skills will be applied to problems focusing
on sales tax, markup, percent markup, discount, percent discount, proration,
probability, depreciation, fuel costs, finance charges, simple interest, rates
of interest, compound interest, commission, payroll, stock transactions,
miscellaneous word problems, bank reconciliation's, check register maintenance,
household record keeping and budgeting, and income tax preparation.
II INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
A.
Guided Practice and Brief Lecture
B.
Individual Tutoring and Assistance
C.
Class Work
III EVALUATION AND GRADING
A.
Test Points
B.
Daily Work Points
C.
Work Habits Points
IV INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A.
Text: Applied Business Mathematics by Fairbanks, Schultheis, Kaaczmarki
B.
Electronic Calculators
V CLASS RULES AND STANDARDS
A.
All Materials must be brought to class each day.
B.
Detention will be assigned for disruptive behavior, and for each tardy
after the third.
C.
Students are expected to remain in their assigned seats and to refrain
from all types of disruptive behavior.
D.
Students are expected to keep their workstation clean and respect all
property of the school and of others. No
food will be allowed in classrooms.
E.
Assignments must be submitted on time in order to receive credit. If the student is absent, they must see the instructor
regarding late work.