Quantitative Literacy Instructional Guide

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Introduction

Quantitative Literacy Course Description

Quantitative Literacy Framework (updated 6/24/09)

Quantitative Literacy Units and Timeline

The Content of Mathematics

Effective Practices

Equitable Classroom Practices

The Mathematics Instructional Block

Vocabulary Instruction in Mathematics

Working with English Language Learners

Content Literacy

Strategies for Active Learning

Strategies for Independent Practice

Preassessment

Unit One: Savings

Instructional Focus

Lesson 1.1.1    The Importance of Saving

Lesson 1.1.2    Checking Accounts

Lesson 1.1.3    Saving Accounts

Lesson 1.2.1    The FDIC and the Federal Reserve System

Lesson 1.2.2    Compound Interest

Lesson 1.2.3    The Rule of 72

Lesson 1.2.4    Bonds

Lesson 1.2.5    Certificates of Deposit and APY

Lesson 1.3.1    Retirement Accounts

Lesson 1.3.2    Annuities (Updated 9/09/09)

Lesson 1.3.3    Social Security

Lesson 1.4.1    Introduction to Stocks

Lesson 1.4.2    Stock Tables

Lesson 1.4.3    Stock Risks

Lesson 1.4.4    Stock Market Simulations

Unit Two: Loans and Credit

 

Instructional Focus

Lesson 2.1.1    Credit

Lesson 2.1.2.   Loans

Lesson 2.2.1    The Mathematics of Loans (I)

Lesson 2.2.2    The Mathematics of Loans (II)

Lesson 2.3.1     Introduction to Credit Cards

Lesson 2.3.2     Credit Card Transactions and Costs

Lesson 2.3.3     Credit Card Statements

Lesson 2.3.4     The Mathematics of Credit Cards

 

Unit Three: Budgeting

Instructional Focus

Lesson 3.1.1     Types of Income

Lesson 3.1.2     Computing Income

Lesson 3.2.1     Income Tax Withholding

Lesson 3.2.2     Withholding Computations

Lesson 3.2.3     Pay Stubs

Lesson 3.2.4     Other Payroll Deductions

Lesson 3.3.1     What is a budget?

Lesson 3.3.2     Planning a Budget

Lesson 3.3.3     Expenses

Lesson 3.4.1     The Whys of Taxes

Lesson 3.4.2     Understanding Taxes

Lesson 3.4.3     Completing Tax Forms

Lesson 3.4.4     Purchasing and Taxes

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