1. Welcome to Financial Algebra CP
Mr. Bill Mulligan
Room D-24
Mathematics Department
Newbury Park High School
Please sign in and pickup a quarter sheet handout containing my contact information.
Back to School Night 1
September 5, 2017

2. Contact Information
All of this contact information is on my quarter page handout.
Voice Mail:
x1324
Course Website: access via or

3. Education and Experience
■ Graduated from NPHS in 1991.
■ 15 years of teaching experience and I love teaching!!!!
- 5 years in LAUSD
- 10th year in CVUSD at NPHS
■ Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences from UCSB.
■ Teaching Credential from CSUN and continuing education from National University.
■ Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from CSUN.

4. Typical Day ■ Answer a few homework questions and collect homework.
■ Learn a new lesson.
- 1 section a day
- Power Point Presentation
- Examples
■ Start homework.
■ We will use the school computer labs for some activities and projects.

5. Curriculum ■ Quarter 1: Chapters 1-5 - The Stock Market
- Modeling a Business
- Banking Services
- Consumer Credit
- Automobile Ownership
■ Quarter 2: Chapters 6-10
- Employment Basics
- Income Taxes
- Independent Living
- Planning for Retirement
- Prepare a Budget

6. Grading Policies ■ Weighted Grade
- See course description posted on course website.
- Not a total points system.
- 15% Class Notes, Classwork, and Homework
15% Projects,
20% Quizzes,
50% Tests
■ Grades posted in class.
■ Grades posted in Q.

7. Projects and Technology
Approximately 1 activity and 1 project using Word, Excel, and Power Point per chapter.
Scientific Calculators: Strongly Recommended. I have a class set of 20.
Graphing Calculators: Not needed. I have a class set of 30.
Desmos.com is a free online graphing calculator.

8. Homework ■ Mostly assigned from the textbook.
■ Posted daily on course website by p.m., if not earlier.
■ Class notes are also posted daily on course website by 5 p.m., if not earlier.

9. Make Up Policy
■ Students are allowed one day for each day of excused absence to make up work missed.
■ Make up tests will be given during class.
■ Late work will be accepted until the day of the chapter test and will receive half credit.

10. Extra Help - M, W, F 11:45-12:15 ■ Extra help from Mr. Mulligan
■ Posted on course website.

11. Course Website and Questions?