1. PERSONAL FINANCE: December 4
In order to successfully manage my personal finances, I will learn the fundamental principles of saving. I will know I have it when I under-stand: (1) the characteristics of some common savings vehicles; (2) the difference between simple and compound interest; (3) the Rule of 72; (4) why it is important to start saving as early as possible; (5) the purpose of a budget; and (6) how to make sure my budget remains balanced. AP ONLY: when finished with modules, look over Building Wealth (HO), then (1) complete Sandra’s Balance Sheet; (2) complete the first three Real Life Balance Sheets; (3) complete the questions on charitable contributions and bankruptcy (use class set HO)
--Continue Personal Finance: Everfi (
-complete the Savings module
-when done with Savings post assessment:
-continue Avatar game (try Internet Explorer) -play the Texas Reality Check game (
--PLEASE REPORT TO COMPUTER LAB NEXT CLASS