Financial Algebra, Student Edition

by Gerver, Robert K.; Sgroi, Richard J.

• ISBN13: 9780538449670
• ISBN10: 0538449675
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-26
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

By combining algebraic and graphical approaches with practical business and personal finance applications, South-Western's FINANCIAL ALGEBRA, motivates high school students to explore algebraic thinking patterns and functions in a financial context. FINANCIAL ALGEBRA will help your students achieve success by offering an applications based learning approach incorporating Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry topics. Authors Gerver and Sgroi have spent more than 25 years working with students of all ability levels and they have found the most success when connecting math to the real world. FINANCIAL ALGEBRA encourages students to be actively involved in applying mathematical ideas to their everyday lives.

Table of Contents

The Stock Market

Business Organization

Stock Market Data

Stock Market Data Charts

Simple Moving Averages

Stock Market Ticker

Stock Transactions

Stock Transaction Fees

Stock Splits

Dividend Income

Math Topics

Candlestick chart

Fractions, decimals, and percents

Linear equation

Literal equation

Mean - arithmetic average

Percent increase and decrease

Ratio and proportion

Read, interpret, and create bar and line graphs

Simple moving average

Spreadsheets and formulas

Modeling a Business

Interpret Scatterplots

Linear Regression

Supply and Demand

Fixed and Variable Expenses

Graphs of Expense and Revenue Functions

Breakeven Analysis

The Profit Equation

Mathematically Modeling a Business

Math Topics

Causal relationship

Functions - domain and range

Linear equation - slope-intercept form

Linear regression

Parabola - vertex and axis of symmetry

Quadratic formula

Scatterplots and correlation

Spreadsheets and formulas

Transitive property of dependence

Banking Services

Checking Accounts

Reconcile a Bank Statement

Savings Accounts

Explore Compound Interest

Compound Interest Formula

Continuous Compounding

Future Value of Investments

Present Value of Investments

Math Topics

Exponential functions

Exponential base (e)

Exponential growth and decay

Formulas Linear equations and inequalities

Limits Order of operations

Recursive and iterative thinking: patterns, growth, decline, compound interest

Consumer Credit

Introduction to Consumer Credit

Loans

Loan Calculations and Regression

Credit Cards

Credit Card Statement

Average Daily Balance

Math Topics

Cubic regression

Exponential growth and decay

Linear equations and inequalities

Linear regression

Measures of central tendency

Natural logarithm, base e

Percents Quadratic regression

Spreadsheets and formulas

Automobile Ownership

Classified Ads

Buy or Sell a Car

Graph Frequency Distributions

Automobile Insurance

Linear Automobile Depreciation

Historical and Exponential Depreciation

Driving Data

Driving Safety Data

Accident Investigation Data

Math Topics

Circles (radius, diameter, chord)

Distance Formula Exponential growth and decay

Linear equations and inequalities

Linear and exponential functions

Measures of central tendency

Metric System

Natural logarithm

Percents and Proportions

Piecewise functions

Range Read and interpret data: frequency tables, stem-and-leaf plots, box plots

Quartiles Straight line equations (depreciation)

Slope, slope-intercept form Square root equations

Spreadsheets and formulas

Systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables

Employment Basics

Look for Employment

Pay Periods and Hourly Rates

Commissions, Royalties, and Piecework Pay

Employee Benefits

Social Security and Medicare

Math Topics

Cusps Piecewise functions

Exponential functions

Graphs Linear functions

Literal expressions

Measures of central tendency

Percent discount

Spreadsheets and formulas

Income Taxes

Tax Tables, Worksheets, and Schedules

Modeling Tax Schedules

Income Statements

Forms 1040EZ and 1040A

Form 1040 and Schedules a and B

Math Topics

Cusps Domains Linear equations and inequalities

Literal expressions

Percent Piecewise functions

Independent Living

Find a Place to Live

Read a Floor Plan

Mortgage Application Process

Purchase a Home

Rentals, Condominiums, and Cooperatives

Math Topics

Area and scale factor

Area of irregular regions

Bar graphs Exponential regression

Greatest integer function

Literal expressions

Monte Carlo method

Probability Rational and exponential equations

Scale drawings

Scatterplots and linear regression

Spreadsheets and formulas

Systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables

Planning for Retirement

Retirement Income from Savings

Social Security Benefits

Pensions

Life Insurance

Math Topics

Collect, organize, and interpret data

Domain Expected value

Exponential equations

Greatest integer functions

Histogram Inequalities

Literal expressions

Measures of central tendency

Percent increase

Probability Rational equations

Spreadsheets and formulas

Slope-intercept forms

Prepare a Budget

Utility Expenses

Electronic Utilities

Charting a Budget

Cash Flow and Budgeting

Math Topics

Circle (sectors, central angel)

Cusp Domain Fractions, decimals, and ratios

Greatest integer function

Linear equations and inequalities

Literal expressions

Matrices Piecewise functions

Proportions Rational and exponential equations

Read and interpret data: line graphs, bar graphs, circle graphs

Slope and graphing linear functions

Spreadsheets and formulas

Systems of equations Volume

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