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Where Does Your Paycheck Go?

Source: Your Life, Your Money Offline Activity/Project

Determine the difference between gross wages and net wages and examine the various payroll deductions found on typical pay stubs. Recognize that when making a personal spending plan net wages, not gross wages, should be considered. Details »

How Your Money Grows

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Explore terminology pertaining to financial investments and examine sound personal investment practices. Details »

Real World Math - 5th Grade- Gifted Program

Posted in Math | Posted by pchisholm on 11/22/09 pchisholm

I teach a gifted math class in 5th grade. I am looking for ideas in real-world applications of Math for ... more »

Today I am happy to announce that we release our new website mathmaster.org. http://www.mathmaster.org is a free resource for teachers ... more »

Discover a fresh approach to teaching linear functions through the use of real-world problems that generate varied approaches and solutions. Learn how multiple representations and solutions strengthen students' understanding of functions, equations, and problem solving.

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Everyone's Business

Explore entrepreneurship, competition in the market economy and additional topics including mergers, acquisitions, consolidation, joint ventures and hostile takeovers.

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Global Population

Research population trends in developed and less developed countries and consider the political, social and environmental repercussions of discrepancies.

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