Finance for the High School Grad
An Extension Session on Exponential Functions
Have you ever dreamed about buying THAT car?
Be it a Shelby F-150, a BMW, or a Bugatti, buying THAT car is going to take some money which you most likely do not have right now, so you are going to need to build a savings plan in order to buy THAT car.
Congratulations! You just found the website to help you build that plan.
This is a digital study of financial information considered advantageous for all high school graduates.
The focus of this study is an extension of Exponential Function analysis as applied to the dynamics of financial investments.
When you are done here, you will (in addition to adding a bonus skill of building a budget) be able to determine the future value of an investment considering the beginning investment, compounding rate, and annual interest rate.
This means that you will be able to predict when you will have enough money to buy THAT car!
Congratulations! You just found the website to help you build that plan.
This is a digital study of financial information considered advantageous for all high school graduates.
The focus of this study is an extension of Exponential Function analysis as applied to the dynamics of financial investments.
When you are done here, you will (in addition to adding a bonus skill of building a budget) be able to determine the future value of an investment considering the beginning investment, compounding rate, and annual interest rate.
This means that you will be able to predict when you will have enough money to buy THAT car!
So here's the plan...
This skill is based on the manipulation of Exponential Functions, such as Value = $500(1.05)^20.
If you need a refresher on how Exponential Functions operate, following are a few sites for you to explore...
If you need a refresher on how Exponential Functions operate, following are a few sites for you to explore...
Here is the Lesson Flow:
By the end of this lesson you will have completed and documented six artifacts in Google Drive and, if this is being done as a class assignment, shared that Google Drive folder with your instructor.
If you don't currently have a Google Drive account, go to Google Drive now and follow the guidance for setting that up.
- Explore two slide shows regarding budgeting to establish a foundation for the investment focus.
- Use your new skills to play a budgeting game. Screen capture and share the results.
- Complete two investment practice activities. Scan and share the results.
- Complete a practice quiz. Scan and share the results.
- Complete an online multiple choice test. Screen capture and share the results.
- Create tools supporting two relevant investment opportunities. Scan and share the results.
- Explore additional provided sites for deeper knowledge in regard to investments and budgeting.
- Use what you have learned here in your life going forward.
By the end of this lesson you will have completed and documented six artifacts in Google Drive and, if this is being done as a class assignment, shared that Google Drive folder with your instructor.
If you don't currently have a Google Drive account, go to Google Drive now and follow the guidance for setting that up.
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1 ) So, first up are a couple of slideshows about budgeting. This is setting the foundation for determining investment opportunities. Note that you have a choice about how to experience the slideshow, so consider the navigation options.
Slide Presentation Navigation Options:
- Play at set speed using 'Play/Pause' button at top left,
- Use arrows in top right corner,
- Use thumbnails at bottom/top.
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Budgeting Game
2 ) Now that you have some budgeting knowledge and skills, try them out in this budgeting game at PBSLearningMedia.
Take a screenshot of your final outcome, post it in a Google Doc in a folder of your Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
2 ) Now that you have some budgeting knowledge and skills, try them out in this budgeting game at PBSLearningMedia.
Take a screenshot of your final outcome, post it in a Google Doc in a folder of your Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
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3 ) Now we hone in on the focal point of this study ... Investment Analysis.
Activities:
Investment Training Activity (HSFPP)
Mr. Bennett's Compound Interest Activity
Answer Keys:
Investment Training Activity (HSFPP)
Mr. Bennett's Compound Interest Activity
- Print out the following two practices,
- Complete the activities,
- Reference the Exponential Function refresh pages, as needed,
- Check your results against the answer keys,
- Scan your documents, upload to Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
- Enjoy!
Activities:
Investment Training Activity (HSFPP)
Mr. Bennett's Compound Interest Activity
Answer Keys:
Investment Training Activity (HSFPP)
Mr. Bennett's Compound Interest Activity
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4 ) Okay, let's see how well you have grasped this information. The following quiz will require you to apply the investment applications that you have been practicing as well as provide an opportunity to do some theoretical budgeting.
Print and complete the quiz, score your completed quiz against the key, and then scan that scored quiz, upload it to Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
Investment Quiz
Investment Quiz Key
Print and complete the quiz, score your completed quiz against the key, and then scan that scored quiz, upload it to Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
Investment Quiz
Investment Quiz Key
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Now you are ready to test your knowledge.
The test is a two-part activity:
5 ) First there is a multiple choice online test, with constructive feedback for incorrect choices. Retake the test, as needed, until you get them all correct. Screen capture your final result, post in Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
6 ) Second, using your newfound Exponential Function investment knowledge, model two investment situations you may encounter and develop solutions. Scan your creations, upload to Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
Tackle the following test first.
then go be creative with the artifact.
May the force be with you...
The test is a two-part activity:
5 ) First there is a multiple choice online test, with constructive feedback for incorrect choices. Retake the test, as needed, until you get them all correct. Screen capture your final result, post in Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
6 ) Second, using your newfound Exponential Function investment knowledge, model two investment situations you may encounter and develop solutions. Scan your creations, upload to Google Drive, and share the folder with your instructor.
Tackle the following test first.
then go be creative with the artifact.
May the force be with you...
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7 ) Now that you have mastered a new skill which will be applicable during most all of your future, check out the following sites to begin your adventure into more advanced elements of investing and budgeting.
8 ) Enjoy.
8 ) Enjoy.
