Drexel dragonThe Math ForumDonate to the Math Forum

The Math Forum Internet Mathematics Library

Earning Money and Spending It Wisely

_____________________________________
Library Home || Full Table of Contents || Suggest a Link || Library Help
_____________________________________

Visit this site: http://www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/guides/1982/6/82.06.12.x.html
Author:Lauretta J. Fox - Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
Description: A unit designed to improve students' understanding of basic arithmetic skills needed by workers and consumers, beginning by describing the relation between the structure of the American family and the structure of the American work force, and proceeding to methods of computing wages earned by workers; shopping wisely in the supermarket; and taking advantage of discounts when goods are on sale. Each section is followed by a set of sample problems.
Levels: Middle School (6-8), Ninth Grade, Tenth Grade
Languages: English
Resource Types: Lesson Plans and Activities, Problems/Puzzles
Math Topics: Arithmetic/Early Math, Mathematics of Economics, Mathematics of Investment/Finance

[Privacy Policy] [Terms of Use]

_____________________________________
Home || The Math Library || Quick Reference || Search || Help
_____________________________________

© 1994-2008 Drexel University. All rights reserved.
http://mathforum.org/
 The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel School of Education.The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel School of Education.