Consumer Math

Unit 1: All About Jobs

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1.00 Discussion: First Post 10

1.01 Unit 1 Quiz 1 10

1.01 Unit 1 Quiz 2 16

1.02 Assignment: Job Application 10

1.02 Discussion: Interviewing 15

1.02 Unit 1 Quiz 3 10

1.03 Unit 1 Quiz 4 10

1.03 Unit 1 Quiz 5 10

1.04 Unit 1 Quiz 6 10

1.05 Unit 1 Quiz 7 10

1.05 Assignment: Open Response 1 50

1.06 Unit 1 Exam 100

Unit 1

Score Guide Information

 1.00 Discussion: First Post (10 points)

It's always good to look around the class on the first day and see who is in the course with you. In
an online course, one way to do that is in a discussion forum. This assignment is to post a little bit
about you and say hello to the others in the class.

• Click on Unit 1
• Look at the menu below Unit 1 and click on "First Post".
• Follow the directions to make your first post.
• Post a little about yourself.
• Ask 2 other students at least two questions.
• Answer any questions a student asks you.
• This is worth 10 points.

Points Points
Received Possible

6 Ask 2 other students at least two questions

each (3 points each)

4 Post a little about yourself

1.02 Assignment: Job Application

Scoring Guide – 10 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
2 Contact Information is filled in – name stands out – all the x’s
have been deleted
Do not fill in your social security number for this course – on
a job application you will be expected to fill in this
information
1 Availability/Job Position filled in – all the x’s have been deleted
3 Work experience – 2 past experiences are filled in – if no
previous work experience, school and volunteer experiences are
filled in – all the x’s have been deleted (1.5 for each)
3 References filled in – 2 references are filled in – 2 people who
are not relatives and not friends (pastors, teachers, employers,
parents of friends, etc.) (1.5 for each)
1 Overall appearance – if this was handed to a potential employer,
would student be able to get a job with it?

1.02 Discussion: Interviewing (15 points)

• Use an Internet search engine to search for the keywords "interview tips."
• Click on a few of the search results and read about interviewing.
• Then note three important things you should do or remember when going on an interview for a job.
• Post these three items in the "Job Interview" discussion under Unit 1
• Make a comment or ask a question by replying to 2 other student's post.
• Reply to anyone who responds to your post.
• This is worth 15 points.

Points Points
Received Possible

9 Identify at least 3 important things you should

do or remember when going on an interview.

4 Comment or ask a question of another

classmate. You need to reply to at least 2
other students (2 points each).

1 Responses are written in complete sentences

with proper grammar, punctuation, and
spelling.

Open Response 1

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
5 Part 1: 15 – 35 ÷ 7 * 2 + 3 * 4 =
All work is shown – correct answer is given – if all work is shown
but mistake with one step, (-1) – if correct answer but no work
shown, (-4)
5 Part 1: 10 + 2(9 – 5) – 16 ÷ 8 =
All work is shown – correct answer is given – if all work is shown
but mistake with one step, (-1) – if correct answer but no work
shown, (-4)
3 Part 2: Laws of Working Teens
First law about working teens is thoroughly explained
3 Part 2: Laws of Working Teens
Second law about working teens is thoroughly explained
3 Part 2: Laws of Working Teens
Third law about working teens is thoroughly explained
1 Part 2: Laws of Working Teens
The three laws are written in full and complete sentences with
correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
3 Part 3: Job Search
Place of employment – Job title – Salary is correct – Hours a
week – information is filled in
3 Part 3: Job Search
Place of employment – Job title – Salary is correct – Hours a
week – information is filled in
3 Part 3: Job Search
Place of employment – Job title – Salary is correct – Hours a
week – information is filled in
1 Part 3: Job Search
Table is neatly created and all values are appropriate
1 Part 4: Job Search Analysis
Which job pays the best?
1 Part 4: Job Search Analysis
Which gives you more hours?
4 Part 4: Job Search Analysis
Which one did you choose and give a couple of reasons for this
choice? Answer is thoroughly explained
4 Part 4: Job Search Analysis
How much will you make in 4 weeks on this job? Work is shown,
amount is determined correctly
10 Part 5: Daily Use of Math
Can you think of any instances when you will use these skills
now and in the future?
Students thoroughly explain how they currently use 4 of the 5
terms (decimals, percentages, order of operations, wages, tips)
**2 points for each example – explain how they will use that
example
** 2 points for overall structure of paragraph --- neatness,
organization, completeness, grammar, etc.
 Unit 2: Wages
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2.00 Discussion: Salaries and Commissions 10

2.01 Unit 2 Self Check 1 17

2.01 Unit 2 Self Check 2 10

2.01 Unit 2 Quiz 1 20

2.02 Assignment: Resume 10

2.02 Unit 2 Self Check 3 8

2.02 Unit 2 Quiz 2 10

2.03 Unit 2 Self Check 4 7

2.03 Unit 2 Self Check 5 14

2.03 Unit 2 Quiz 3 7

2.03 Unit 2 Self Check 6 12

2.03 Unit 2 Self Check 7 10

2.03 Unit 2 Self Check 8 9

2.03 Unit 2 Quiz 4 11

2.04 Unit 2 Self Check 9 7

2.04 Assignment: Open Response 2 30

2.04 Unit 2 Self Check 10 6

2.04 Unit 2 Quiz 5 7

2.06 Unit 2 Exam 100

Unit 2

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 2.00 Discussion: Salaries and Commissions (10 points)

Talk to 3 adults you know and ask them, "What is your job title? Are you paid by salary, hourly
wage, commission, or tips?" Go to one of the following websites to find an approximate pay for that
position. (Remember, the person you interviewed is not necessarily making this
salary. Experience, location, responsibilities, duties, and education can affect it.)

• Salary.com Salary Range (This one requires you to pick a salary range first. Pick either entry level
or middle level if you are not sure of about where this would fall.)
• monster.com Salary Wizard (Select job category and enter your zip code. Click on Search. Then
check jobs that best fit and click on Compare Selected. At the bottom of each job description, click
the View Salary Info button to see salary information.)
• Payscale.com Salary Report (On this site, go to the text box in the upper left and type the position,
years in the field, and location. Then select “I am researching a job that is not my own” and
answer the questions that follow. You will get a median salary result.)
Example: I did this search using the Payscale link: Information Technology Specialist, 1
year experience, Bloomsburg, PA. After answering the questions, my results showed a
median salary of $36,858.

For each adult you asked, post:

• The job title

• The type of payment (salary, hourly, commission, etc.)
• The average or median salary
Be sure to respond to 2 other student’s post and to any responses to your post.

Points Points
Received Possible

1 Identify the 3 adults that were interviewed.

6 Listed 3 different jobs with their type of pay, average salary,

experience, location, responsibilities, duties, and education.

2 Respond to at least 2 other students about their career

choices

1 Discussion posts are written in full and complete sentences

without punctuation, grammatical, and spelling errors.

2.02 Assignment: Resume

Scoring Guide – 10 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
2 Contact Information is filled in – name stands out – all the x’s
have been deleted
 1 Objective filled in – all the x’s have been deleted
2 Education – Education is filled in – all the x’s have been deleted
2 Work experience – 2 past experiences are filled in – if no
previous work experience, school and volunteer experiences are
filled in – all the x’s have been deleted 1 for each)
2 References filled in – 2 references are filled in – 2 people who
are not relatives and not friends (pastors, teachers, employers,
parents of friends, etc.) (1 for each)
1 Overall appearance – if this was handed to a potential employer,
would student be able to get a job with it?

Open Response 2

Scoring Guide – 30 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
5 Part 1: Solve: 4x – 5 = 16
4 points for showing all the correct steps
1 point for having the correct answer
5 Part 1: Solve: 35 + 3x – 11 = 23
4 points for showing all the correct steps
1 point for having the correct answer
2 Part 2: Recipe:
Number served and Directions for preparation are given
3 Part 2: Recipe
Minimum of 5 ingredients
3 ingredients must include fractions
5 Part 2B: Cut Recipe in Half
List your recipe with your recipe cut in half (4 points)
List how many people this will serve (1 point)
5 Part 2C: Triple Recipe
List your recipe with your recipe tripled (4 points)
List how many people this will serve (1 point)
1 Part 3:Buildling an A Frame Dog House
45 ¼ in side – convert – work shown to make one half size
Half credit if work is not shown
1 Part 3:Buildling an A Frame Dog House
47 ¼ in side – convert – work shown to make one half size
Half credit if work is not shown
1 Part 3:Buildling an A Frame Dog House
5 ¾ in side – convert – work shown to make one half size
Half credit if work is not shown
1 Part 3:Buildling an A Frame Dog House
3 ½ in side – convert – work shown to make one half size
Half credit if work is not shown
1 Part 3:Buildling an A Frame Dog House
2 in thick – convert – work shown to make one half size
Half credit if work is not shown
 Unit 3: Deductions, Taxes, and Insurance
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3.01 Unit 3 Self Check 1 10

3.01 Unit 3 Self Check 2 6

3.01 Unit 3 Quiz 1 10

3.02 Unit 3 Self Check 3 6

3.02 Discussion: Life Insurance 10

3.02 Unit 3 Self Check 4 5

3.02 Unit 3 Quiz 2 8

3.03 Unit 3 Self Check 5 8

3.03 Unit 3 Self Check 6 9

3.03 Unit 3 Quiz 3 12

3.04 Unit 3 Self Check 7 6

3.04 Unit 3 Self Check 8 7

3.04 Assignment: 1040 EZ for Connor Busy 10

3.04 Unit 3 Quiz 4 10

3.04 Assignment: Open Response 3 50

3.05 Unit 3 Exam 100

Unit 3

Score Guide Information

 3.02 Discussion: Life Insurance (10 points)

Post your answers to these questions:

1. Why do life insurance companies often charge different rates for males and females?
2. Who pays more by age, male or female, and why do you think this is so?
3. Come back later and respond to two other classmate's posts and answer any responses to
yours.

Points Points
Received Possible

7 Answer these questions:

• Why do life insurance companies often

charge different rates for males and
females?
• Who pays more by age, male or female,
and why do you think this is so?
2 Respond to at least 2 other students about life
insurance.

1 Discussion posts are written in full and

complete sentences without punctuation,
grammatical, and spelling errors.

3.04 Assignment: Conner M Busy Assignment 1040 EZ Assignment

Scoring Guide – 10 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
1 Label filled in correctly – Name, social security number, address
1 Line 1 correct
1 Line 2 correct
1 Line 4 correct
1 Line 5 correct
1 Line 6 correct
1 Line 7 & 9 correct
1 Line 10 correct
1 Line 12 correct
1 Signed Conner M Busy and Dated

3.04 Assignment: Open Response 3

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
6 1a.
Which company has the lowest deductible? (2 points)
 Which company has the best office visit quote? Answer must be
justified by the student (2 points)
Which company has the lowest annual premium? (2 points)
6 1b.
AAA+ Insurers Part of the Bill and Your part of the bill
Work must be shown – if no work shown, (2 points -1 if no work
shown)
Health Today Part of the Bill and Your part of the bill
Work must be shown – if no work shown, (2 points -1 if no work
shown)
Best Insurance Part of the Bill and Your part of the bill
Work must be shown – if no work shown, (2 points -1 if no work
shown)
2 1c. All work is shown (1 point) – answer is correct (1 point)
6 1d. All work must be shown – 1 point for each
5 1e.
Name of company chosen for choice ( 1 point)
Reason for choosing this insurance company is justified and
thoroughly explained (4 points)
TOTAL 25 points #1 is worth a total of 25 points

2.5 2a. Taxable income (1.5 for showing work – 1 point for correct
answer)
2.5 2a. Tax due (1.5 for showing work – 1 point for correct answer)
10 2b. Each blank is worth 1 point based on correctness
1 point for table being filled in neatly
5 2c. Net pay is accurate
5 2d. Take Home pay is accurate
TOTAL 25 points #2 is worth a total of 25 points
 Unit 4: Recreation and Spending
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4.01 Unit 4 Self Check 1 8

4.01 Unit 4 Self Check 2 7

4.01 Unit 4 Quiz 1 10

4.02 Unit 4 Self Check 3 8

4.02 Unit 4 Self Check 4 8

4.02 Unit 4 Quiz 2 10

4.03 Unit 4 Self Check 5 8

4.03 Discussion: Sales Tax 10

4.03 Unit 4 Self Check 6 8

4.03 Unit 4 Quiz 3 10

4.04 Unit 4 Self Check 7 8

4.04 Unit 4 Self Check 8 8

4.04 Unit 4 Quiz 4 8

4.04 Assignment: Open Response 4 50

4.05 Unit 4 Exam 100

Unit 4

Score Guide Information

 4.03 Discussion: Sales Tax (10 points)

Click one of the links below and find the sales tax rate for your state. If none of them work, do a
Google Search for "sales tax by state".

• State Sales Tax Rates

• The Sales Tax Clearinghouse
On the Discussion board, do the following:

• Report the state with the highest sales tax (state name and %).
• Report the state with the lowest sales tax (state name and %).
• Report the name of your state and the sales tax rate.
• List three items you would like to buy and list the price of each and the sales tax you would pay on
each.
• Answer: does having to pay sales tax affect which items you buy when you are shopping?
• Respond to 2 other posts and respond to any responses to your post.

Points Points Possible

Received

5 Research and do the following:

• Report the state with the highest sales tax (state name and
%).
• Report the state with the lowest sales tax (state name and
%).
• Report the name of your state and the sales tax rate.
3 Identify three items you would like to buy and list the price of each
and the sales tax you would pay on each.

2 • Respond to at least 2 other students about their career choices.

Discussion posts are written in full and complete sentences without
punctuation, grammatical, and spelling errors.

4.04 Assignment: Open Response 4

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
8 Part 1: Shopping from a catalogue
List of objects is filled in correctly
5 Part 1: Shopping from a catalogue
Sales tax is calculated correctly
3 Part 1: Shopping from a catalogue
Shipping and Handling is calculated correctly
2 Part 1: Shopping from a catalogue
Total is calculated correctly
2 Part 1: Total of order is less than $300
4 Part 2: Sports, Exercise and Fitness Classes
Club fees Listed
4 Part 2: Sports, Exercise and Fitness Classes
Equipment/Clothing/Other Fees listed
6 Part 2: Sports, Exercise and Fitness Classes
Mileage calculated correctly
4 Part 2: Sports, Exercise and Fitness Classes
Total cost calculated correctly
2 Sources listed for Part 2 information.
2 Part 3: Create a Circle Graph
Data filled in correctly for Cots of Fees/Dues, equipment and
Transportation
1.5 Percentage Correct for Fees, Equipment and Transportation
(0.5 for each)
1.5 Degrees in Circle for Fees, Equipment and Transportation
(0.5 for each)
1 Part 3: Create a circle Graph
Circle Graph has a title
1 Part 3: Create a circle Graph
Circle Graph has a key
3 Part 3: Create a circle Graph
Circle Graph is drawn/created correctly
 Unit 5: Transportation
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5.01 Unit 5 Self Check 1 10

5.01 Unit 5 Self Check 2 10

5.01 Unit 5 Quiz 1 10

5.02 Unit 5 Self Check 3 10

5.02 Unit 5 Self Check 4 10

5.02 Unit 5 Quiz 2 10

5.02 Unit 5 Quiz 3 10

5.02 Assignment: Open Response 5 60

5.03 Semester I Exam 120

Unit 5

Score Guide Information

5.02 Assignment: Open Response 5

Scoring Guide – 60 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
4 Part 1: Pick a destination
Where are you starting to where are you going?
The trip picked must be reasonable for a 5 day road trip (no
more than 16 hours of driving)
4 Part 2: Planning your route
How long is your trip going to take? What is the total miles
traveled both ways?
When you are planning your tip, remember that if you have 5
hours’ worth of driving, that doesn’t mean it’s going to take you 5
hours to make the trip – how long is it actually going to take to
make the trip?
Answer must be reasonable
2 Part 3: Car Rental
Why did you choose the car you chose? (make, model)
3 Part 3: Car Rental
What is the cost of the car for 5 days?
1 Part 3: Car Rental
What is the MPG for the car?
4 Part 3: Car Rental
What is the current cost of a gallon of gasoline?
2 Part 4: Hotel
What hotel did you pick?
2 Part 4: Hotel
What is the price per night of the hotel?
2 Part 4: Hotel
Does this hotel have a free breakfast? If it says continental
breakfast, it does
4 Part 4: Hotel
What else do you know about the hotel?
10 Part 5: Entertainment
List of activities you plan on doing while you are there
 Include estimated costs
 Include souvenirs
 Include tickets for activities (if you’re going to a hockey
game, don’t forget parking)
3 Part 6: Wrap up
Gasoline – How much total will your gasoline cost to get there
and back?
3 Part 6: Wrap up
Car rental – How much total will your car cost to get there and
back?
3 Part 6: Wrap up
Hotel – How much total will your hotel cost?
3 Part 6: Wrap up
Meals for 2 – How much will you spend in total for two people to
eat?
3 Part 6: Wrap up
Entertainment – How much will you spend in total for all of your
activities and souvenirs?
4 Part 6: Wrap up
Total cost of the trip – How much total are you planning on
spending on this trip? Remember – you are only allowed to
spend $1500 – please do not go over budget
3 Part 6: Conclusion:
If you could go back and plan this all over again, what would you
change and why?
 Unit 6: Personal Finances
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6.00 Discussion: Say Hello 10

6.01 Unit 6 Self Check 1 10

6.01 Unit 6 Self Check 2 10

6.01 Unit 6 Quiz 1 10

6.01 Assignment: Graphing Equations 15

6.01 Assignment: Slope and Y-Intercept 15

6.01 Unit 6 Quiz 2 10

6.02 Unit 6 Self Check 3 10

6.02 Unit 6 Self Check 4 10

6.02 Unit 6 Quiz 3 15

6.03 Unit 6 Self Check 5 10

6.03 Unit 6 Self Check 6 10

6.03 Unit 6 Self Check 7 10

6.03 Unit 6 Quiz 4 15

6.03 Assignment: Open Response 6 50

6.04 Unit 6 Exam 100

Unit 6

Score Guide Information

6.00 Discussion: Say Hello (10 points)

Say Hello to Your Classmates!

It's always good to look around the class on the first day to see who is in the course with you. In an
online course, one way to do that is in a discussion forum. Your first assignment is to post a little bit
about you and say hello to the others in the class.
• Click "Say Hello".
• Follow the directions to make your first post.
• Post a little about yourself.
• Ask 2 other students at least two questions.
• Answer any questions a student asks you.

Points Points
Received Possible

4 Post a little about yourself—If this is your

second introduction because you are taking the
full course, tell your classmates something new
about yourself. Maybe a different hobby.

6 Ask 2 other students at least two questions

each (3 points each)

6.01 Assignment: Graphing Equations

Scoring Guide – 15 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
1 #1. T – table has correct x and y values filled in
1 #1. Each graph has correct axes marked and labeled
1 #1. Each points are marked and line is drawn correctly

1 #2. T – table has correct x and y values filled in

1 #2. Each graph has correct axes marked and labeled
1 #2. Each points are marked and line is drawn correctly

1 #3. T – table has correct x and y values filled in

1 #3. Each graph has correct axes marked and labeled
1 #3. Each points are marked and line is drawn correctly

1 #4. T – table has correct x and y values filled in

1 #4. Each graph has correct axes marked and labeled
1 #4. Each points are marked and line is drawn correctly

1 #5. T – table has correct x and y values filled in

1 #5. Each graph has correct axes marked and labeled
1 #5. Each points are marked and line is drawn correctly

6.01 Assignment: Slope and Y Intercept

Scoring Guide – 15 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
1 #1. Slope and y – intercept are correct
1 #1. X and y axes are appropriate
 1 #1. Graph of line is correct

1 #2. Slope and y – intercept are correct

1 #2. X and y axes are appropriate
1 #2. Graph of line is correct

1 #3. Slope and y – intercept are correct

1 #3. X and y axes are appropriate
1 #3. Graph of line is correct

1 #4. Slope and y – intercept are correct

1 #4. X and y axes are appropriate
1 #4. Graph of line is correct

1 #5. Slope and y – intercept are correct

1 #5. X and y axes are appropriate
1 #5. Graph of line is correct

6.03 Assignment: Open Response 6

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
1 Part 1: Bread Machine
Slope of the line
1 Part 1: Bread Machine
Y – intercept
1 Part 1: Bread Machine
Y = mx + b form
1 Part 1: Buying a loaf of bread
Y = mx + b
10 Part 1: Buying a loaf of bread
Graph of the bread machine and buying a loaf of bread plotted
together
 Labels on the x and y axes (1)
 Title of the graph (1)
 Intervals on x and y axis are appropriate (2)
 Bread machine line graphed correctly (2)
 Buying a loaf of bread graphed correctly (2)
 Intersection clearly labeled (2)
2 Part 1: Estimating Ordered pair
Reasonable approximation
2 Part 1: It will take ____ loaves of at a cost of ________ at the
bread maker and store bought bread to cost the same
2 Part 1: Advantages of buying the machine and advantages of
buying a at the store – fill in at least 5 reasons why you would
want to buy at the store or buy a bread maker
5 Part 1: Decision Time:
Give several reasons for your answer – why have you chosen to
buy bread at the store or buy a bread maker?
1 Part 2: Clothes Dryer
Slope
1 Part 2: Clothes Dryer
 Y – intercept
1 Part 2: Clothes Dryer
Y = mx + b
5.5 Part 2: Clothes Dryer
Determine for the 11 values given (0.5 points for each value)
1 Part 2: Laundromat
Y = mx + b
5.5 Part 2: Clothes Dryer
Determine the 11 values given (0.5 points for each value)
2 Part 2: It will take ____ number of loads at a cost of ___ for the
dryer at home to cost the same as the dryer at the Laundromat
3 Part 1: Advantages of buying the machine and advantages of
buying a at the store – fill in at least 5 reasons why you would
want to buy the dryer or use the Laundromat
5 Part 1: Decision Time:
Give several reasons for your answer – why have you chosen to
buy dryer or use the Laundromat?
 Unit 7: Checking and Savings Accounts
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7.01 Unit 7 Self Check 1 10

7.01 Unit 7 Self Check 2 10

7.01 Assignment: Graphing Exponential Equations 10

7.01 Unit 7 Quiz 1 12

7.02 Unit 7 Self Check 3 10

7.02 Unit 7 Self Check 4 10

7.02 Unit 7 Quiz 2 10

7.03 Unit 7 Self Check 5 8

7.03 Unit 7 Self Check 6 8

7.03 Unit 7 Quiz 3 10

7.03 Discussion: Compound Interest 10

7.03 Unit 7 Self Check 7 8

7.03 Unit 7 Self Check 8 10

7.03 Unit 7 Quiz 4 10

7.03 Assignment: Open Response 7 50

7.04 Unit 7 Exam 100

Unit 7

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7.01 Assignment: Graphing Exponential Equations

Scoring Guide – 10 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
2.5 #1. Plug in the value to y = 0.5(1.06)^x correctly
0.5 #2. Do these prices look reasonable? (Accept an answer that is
thoroughly explained)
0.5 #2. Y – intercept is correct
 0.5 #2. Growth or decay is correct
1 #3. X and Y axes have appropriate intervals
1 #3. Data and graph are graphed appropriately
1 #4. Year 2000 and 2010 (part a and b) are estimated correctly
1 #4. Are these prices reasonable? (Accept an answer that is
thoroughly explained)
0.5 #5a & b. Answers are reasonable
0.5 #5c. Data is determined for this year
1 #5d. Why do you think this is the same or different from the first
answer you gave in this question? (Accept an answer that is
thoroughly explained)

7.03 Discussion: Compound Interest (10 points)

• Choose 2 banks from the table below.

Name of Bank Interest Rate Compounded

Hometown Bank 0.035 Semiannually

Center Bank 0.03 Monthly

Hill Street Bank 0.025 Weekly

Corner Bank 0.04 Simple Interest

• Figure the amount in each bank after five years, if the original principal is $5000.
• Post the banks you chose and the amounts you have after five years.
• Compare what you found to posts by other students who used the same banks. Respond to at
least 2 other student’s if your findings are different, or if they are the same.
If you have trouble with this, do the Quick Practice first to make sure that you know how to use the
formula, then come back and complete this discussion activity.

Points Points
Received Possible

2 Choose 2 banks from the table.

5 Calculate the amount of interest that will be

compounded after 5 years for the 2 banks that
you chose.

Show your work (1 point)

2 • Compare and Respond to reply to at least 2

other students who used the same banks.
 1 • Discussion posts are written in full and
complete sentences without punctuation,
grammatical, and spelling errors in response to
other student’s posts.

7.03 Assignment: Open Response 7

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
8 Starting a Checking Account
1. Deposit Slip
Name and Date (2 points)
Checks (2 points)
Total (2 points)
Net Deposit (2 points)
8 3 checks written:
Date & Pay to the order of – for each check (1 point)
$__.__ and dollar amount written out – for each check (1 point)
Memo and signature – for each check (1 point)
NOTE: this adds to 9 – if there is (-9) worth of mistakes, only
take off
(-8)
9 Check register
Balance forward filled in – 1 point
Deposit filled in with date – 1 point
Date & check number filled in for each transaction – 1 point
Transaction and amount of payment filled in for each transaction
– 1 point
Balance filled in and correct—1 point for each transaction – (4
points total)
Ending balance it correct – 1 point
5 Part 2 – Savings Accounts
Part a: Table filled in correctly – 1 point for each box filled in
correctly
5 Part 2 – Savings Accounts
Part c: Table filled in correctly – 1 point for each box filled in
correctly
8 Part 2 – Savings Accounts
Part b & d:
1 point – x axis & y axis labeled
2 points – x & y axis intervals are appropriate
1 point – Title of graph
2 points – Data in part a graphed correctly
2 points – Data in part b graphed correctly
3 Part 2 – Savings Accounts
Part e: 2 points for showing work – 1 point for correct answer
4 Part 2 – Savings Accounts
Part 4: 2 points for showing work – 2 points for correct answer
 Unit 8: Credit
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8.01 Unit 8 Self Check 1 10

8.01 Unit 8 Self Check 2 10

8.01 Unit 8 Quiz 1 10

8.02 Unit 8 Self Check 3 10

8.02 Unit 8 Self Check 4 10

8.02 Unit 8 Quiz 2 10

8.03 Unit 8 Self Check 5 12

8.03 Unit 8 Self Check 6 8

8.03 Unit 8 Quiz 3 10

8.04 Discussion: Credit Reports 10

8.04 Assignment: Open Response 8 50

8.05 Unit 8 Exam 100

Unit 8

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8.04 Discussion: Credit Reports (10 points)

In this discussion you are going to investigate online to learn more information about credit reports.

• Visit at least one of the websites for the three credit bureaus.
• Search online to find more information on credit reports. Here are some suggestions of topics to
look into: where to obtain your free credit report, types of information that appear on your credit
report, and limitations on who can access your credit report.
• Post three items that you learned in your reading.
• Post one question to 2 other student’s about their items.
• Answer any responses to you or questions.

Points Points
Received Possible
 3 Visit and research at least 1 website for the
three credit bureaus. Source of the tip is cited
appropriately

4 List three items you learned from your reading

about credit reports

1 • Discussion posts are written in full and

complete sentences without punctuation,
grammatical, and spelling errors.
2 • Respond to at least 2 other students about
their career choices
•

8.04 Assignment: Open Response 8

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
5 #1. Find your item
1 point for name
1 point for special details
1 point for site
1 point for price
1 point if item is between $300 and $700
15 #2 Maxi Credit Card
Check students work for accuracy – easiest way to do this is with
an excel spread sheet – grade this based on percentage correct
If students work is 100% correct – 15/15
If students work is 90% correct – 13.5/15 and so on
10 #3 Get a Bank Loan
3 points per blank – if students showed their work, they can earn
partial credit if there is a mistake – check work to make sure
correct
1 point for neatness
10 #4 Installment Plan
3 points per blank – if students showed their work, they can earn
partial credit if there is a mistake – check work to make sure
correct
1 point for neatness
10 #5 Time to Choose
1.5 points – Which is the most convenient?
1.5 points – Which has the shortest payment time?
1.5 points – Which has the lowest total payment and interest?
1.5 points – Which has the lowest monthly payment?
4 points – Make a choice – Explain why you make that choice –
Give rationale – may include first four reasons, but also other
reasons
 Unit 9: Automobile Expenses
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9.01 Discussion: Car Buying Tips 10

9.01 Unit 9 Self Check 1 10

9.01 Unit 9 Self Check 2 10

9.01 Unit 9 Self Check 3 11

9.01 Unit 9 Quiz 1 23

9.02 Unit 9 Self Check 4 10

9.02 Unit 9 Self Check 5 10

9.02 Unit 9 Quiz 2 10

9.03 Unit 9 Self Check 6 5

9.03 Unit 9 Self Check 7 10

9.03 Unit 9 Quiz 3 10

9.04 Unit 9 Self Check 8 10

9.04 Assignment: Comparing Cars with Tables 10

9.04 Unit 9 Quiz 4 10

9.04 Assignment: Open Response 9 50

9.05 Unit 9 Exam 100

Unit 9

Score Guide Information

9.01 Discussion: Car Buying Tips (10 points)

Use the Web sites below to investigate things you should know about negotiating a car deal.

• http://www.leaseguide.com/Articles/carprices/
• http://www.autotrader.com/research/new-cars/index.jsp
• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/12/how-to-negotiate-effectively/index.htm
• https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/pricing-basics-for-new-car-buying.html
Then:

• Post three things you found out.

• Ask a question of at least 2 other students.
• Answer any questions or responses to your post.

Points Points
Received Possible

2 Visit and research at least 1 website about

negotiating a car deal.

5 List three items you learned from your reading

about negotiating for a car.

1 • Discussion posts are written in full and

complete sentences without punctuation,
grammatical, and spelling errors.
2 • Respond to at least 2 other students about
their career choices
•

9.04 Assignment: Comparing Cars with Tables

Scoring Guide – 10 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
2.5 Table for Van – 0.5 for each blank on the table
NOTE: this will actually add up to 3.5
2.5 Table for Car -- 0.5 for each blank on the table
NOTE: this will actually add up to 3.5
1 2a. How much does each vehicle cost initially?
0.5 for each answer
1 2b. How much does each cost to operate for one year?
0.5 for each answer
1 2c. Which one initially costs less?
1 2d. Which one costs less over the 6 years?
1 2e. When do they cost the same?

Assignment 9.04: Open Response 9

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
2.5 A. First choice – gives reason
2.5 A. Second choice – gives reason
5 B. First choice – all work is shown – if no work is shown, (-4)
5 B. Second choice – all work is shown – if no work is shown, (-4)
 5 C. First choice – all work is shown – if no work is shown, (-4)
5 C. Second choice – all work is shown – if no work is shown, (-4)
5 D. First choice – all work is shown – if no work is shown, (-4)
5 D. Second choice – all work is shown – if no work is shown, (-4)
10 E. There are 16 blanks and 10 points – so each blank is worth
0.625 points (round to the nearest 0.5 at the end)
5 F. Decision time – Students write a paragraph that explains
which car they would choose – explain at least 3 reasons,
thoroughly explain those 3 reasons (3 points per reason – 1
point for tying the paragraph together)
 Unit 10: Housing
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10.01 Unit 10 Self Check 1 10

10.01 Unit 10 Quiz 1 8

10.02 Unit 10 Self Check 2 10

10.02 Unit 10 Self Check 3 10

10.02 Unit 10 Quiz 2 10

10.03 Unit 10 Self Check 4 10

10.03 Unit 10 Self Check 5 8

10.03 Unit 10 Quiz 3 10

10.04 Unit 10 Self Check 6 10

10.04 Unit 10 Self Check 7 10

10.04 Unit 10 Quiz 4 10

10.04 Assignment: Open Response 10 50

10.05 Semester 2 Exam 100

Unit 10

Score Guide Information

Unit 10 Open Response

Scoring Guide – 50 Points Possible

Points Points
Received Possible
1 #1. Paint the walls:
What room are you painting?
1 #1. Paint the walls:
What colors are you using?
1 #1. Paint the walls:
What are your plans? Same color? Something else?
7 #1. Paint the walls:
Computations – square feet of each wall (0.5 point per wall = 2
points)
 Computations – square feet of total room (1 point)
Computations – how many gallons of paint needs (1 point)
Computations – how much it will cost (1 point)
Table filled in correctly (2 points)
7 List of furniture (1)
Sizes appropriate (2)
Prices given (1)
Total cost correct (3)
8 List of decorations (1)
Sizes appropriate (2)
Prices given (1)
Total cost correct (4)
2 Scale Drawing A: Scale dimensions are 1 in = 4 ft
6 Scale Drawing B: Fill in the table
List of everything in the room – give actual dimensions and then
scale dimensions (divide by 4 change units from ft to inches)
All scale dimensions are correct
12 Scale Drawing C: Scale Drawing
Drawing is 5 in by 6.25 in (4 points)
All scale dimensions are correct (6 points)
Drawing is neat and free of scratch marks (2 points)
2 Find the Total Cost:
A. What is the total cost of the decoration and furnishing?
(work with 1 point)
1.5 Find the Total Cost:
B. What did you like best about this project?
Thorough explanation
1.5 Find the Total Cost:
C. What did you like least about this project?
Thorough explanation