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Upper School Curriculum

  • 100–399 Level
  • Mathematics
MATH 300 • Mathematics of Finance
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Fall
PREREQ: Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2

This course allows students to study several concepts of personal finance and money management, examine how mathematics is used in everyday life and explore several topics that improve financial literacy, including IRAs, CDs, 401Ks, 529s and 1040s. Topics include: career, budget, taxes, banking, investments, savings, credit, credit scores, loans, insurance, retirement, dollar-cost averaging, spreadsheet analysis and business plan creation. Collaboration, problem-solving, technology and communication of ideas are common themes in this course.

  • Grade 10
  • Grade 11
  • Grade 12