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Mathematics. I want to show you practical uses for math in the “real” world, because we use it everyday . :. Hello! I’m Mrs. Armiger. ” . This year we will explore the many purposes of math. Why do I need to learn Math?. Classroom. How would you use Math in the grocery store?.
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I want to show you practical uses for math in the “real” world, because we use it everyday. : Hello! I’m Mrs. Armiger
” This year we will explore the many purposes of math. Y
Why do I need to learn Math? Take a moment and let the kids list reason
How do you use math? Cooking… Measurements
Shopping for New Clothes Sale How would you use math shopping? If there is a sale, would you be able to figure out the % off?
Maintaining a vehicle can be expensive with car payments, insurance and gas money. What do you do if you have not planned in your budget this week for a flat tire? Or one of the many other unexpected expenses that come with owning an automobile.
Purchasing or renting a home involves a lot of expenses that you have to plan for in advance. Along with a home comes utility bills, phone bills, and much more. That is why today we are going to begin our journey towards building a budget!
Ins It is important to learn to budget so you don’t have to “break the bank”.
We are going to have fun with web quests that are designed to help you figure out some answers to real life problems. For this first one you will choose: Occupation (one without college and one with college degree) home (rent payment for this assignment) , transportation costs, auto payment & insurance cell phone service, groceries Then, use this information to create a budget.
Use the budget, similar to this, available on the classroom webpage:
Choose your occupation No college required Examples: Store Clerk Janitor Restaurant worker Store manager Lawn care Factory worker College Degree Examples: Teacher Doctor Nurse Pharmacist Physical Therapy Accountant
Online Jobs http://www.careerbuilder.com/ http://www.snagajob.com/job-search-engine.aspx http://www.monster.com/ http://www.indeed.com/ http://www.moteachingjobs.com/ http://www.ejobs.org/states/mogov.html Find a job, using one of the following links and then determine what your monthly income would be. If salary information is given as hourly, assume a 40 hour work week and 4 weeks in a month. If salary is given as annual, divide by 12 to find out your monthly amount. *Round to the nearest whole dollar amount. *Remember, you will be making a comparison, therefore, you are to find one job that does not require a college degree and one that does.
Rentals http://www.rentalhouses.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Poplar-Bluff-Rentals/288552767835088 http://poplar-bluff-missouri.apartmenthomeliving.com/ http://www.rent.com/?keyword=apartment+finder&mpch=ads If utilities are not included in your rent: For this project please add $150 to one bedroom house or apartment. Add $25 for each additional bedroom. 2 bedroom utility cost$175 3 bedroom utility cost $200 4 bedroom utility cost $225
Automobiles Choose a new or used vehicle below to purchase. http://www.larryhillischryslerdodgejeep.com/index.htm http://www.car-mart.com/ http://www.baldwinchevy.com/ http://semo.craigslist.org/cta/ *Now use the online calculator below to figure your monthly payment. http://www.onlineloancalculator.org/
State law requires insurance, so now that you have purchased a vehicle, you have to purchase insurance. Follow the links below and choose: http://www.progressive.com/insurance http://www.statefarm.com http://www.geico.com/ http://www.allstate.com/
Phone Company http://www.att.com/ http://www.verizonwireless.com http://www.sprint.com/ http://www.t-mobile.com/ *The first month the service charges will be higher, for this assignment, just figure out your regular monthly bill. If you like to text, be sure to add texting to your plan. If you are married or have teenagers, remember to add the additional lines.
Food Most people go grocery shopping weekly in order to get fresh vegetables and produce. Use the grocery list, on the link below, to help you plan what you will need for one week. (For monthly total, multiply weekly total by 4) http://www.grocerylistmaker.com/ Now, follow the links below to find the prices for your grocery on your list. Write the price in beside each item on your list. (print or save as a word document and turn in with your budget) http://www.usgrocer.com/ http://www.netgrocer.com/ http://comparegroceryprices.org/
Plan for the unexpected expenses If your birthday is in January, February or March you have to pay an additional fee to phone company. You forgot to pay phone bill this month, therefore, it got disconnected. Follow the link on the phone company you choose, and include on this month’s budget a reconnection fee.
Plan for the unexpected expenses If your birthday is in April, May or June you have to pay for a new tire. Follow the link below, determine cost for new tire, for your vehicle, add it to your unexpected expenses for this month. http://www.walmart.com/cp/Tires/1077064?redirect_query=tires&_prevTerm=tires&_sc=91083&search_redirect=true
Plan for the unexpected expenses If your birthday is in July, August, or September you treated a friend to the movies this weekend. Follow the link below to determine the cost for 2 people to see a movie on a Friday night, after 6 pm in 3D. Then, add total to your monthly budget. http://www.fandango.com
Plan for the unexpected expenses If your birthday is in October, November or December you get a ticket for making unnecessary noises with your motor vehicle. (honking, stereo…) Follow the link below to find out how much you have to pay for this fine. http://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=2721 Add this total in your budget.
Checklist In order to complete your monthly budget Include: • 2 occupations • Monthly Income • Home • Rent • Auto payment and insurance • Grocery list and totals • Phone bill • Unexpected expenses
