Business Math

2006-2007

Course Description

Mrs. Roberts

Course Objective

A hallmark of the business education curriculum is its relevance to everyday application.  In this course you will use your mathematical skills to solve a variety of business problems that demonstrate how widely math is used in the business world.  The range of topics provides students with an introduction to various business concepts and terminology.  Knowledge of business mathematics is essential for survival in today’s world as citizens, consumers, employees, employers, investors, inventors, and entrepreneurs.  The objective of this course is for students to learn to use mathematics effectively as a tool in their personal and professional lives.

Standards to be Assessed

• Vermont Standards:  2.2 Problem Solving Process, 3.11 Interactions, 3.14 Dependability and Productivity, 3.7 Informed Decisions, 3.8 Personal Economics, and 7.6 Arithmetic, Number and Operation Concepts.
• NBEA Standards:  Mathematical Foundations, Number Relationships and Operations, Patterns, Functions, and Algebra, Statistics and Probability, and Problem-Solving Applications.
• JumpStart National Standards Correlated to Business Math:  Income Standards, Money Management Standards, Spending and Credit Standards, Saving and Investing Standards.

Grading Outline

50% = Assignments and Workplace Responsibility Assessment (VT Standard 3.14)

50% = Quizzes and Tests

Workplace Responsibility Assessment Criteria:

• Late Work
• Missing Work
• Tardies
• Being Prepared

All assignment will be due when stated.

Late Assignments:

• 10% each day the assignment is overdue.  You are strongly encouraged to talk with me before assignments are due, if you foresee a problem or conflict.

• Excused absences will have 2 days for each day missed to get work completed and turned in. 

Materials Needed for Class Each Day.

• Notebook, folder/binder, pen/pencil, textbook, and calculator.