Project Description

The student will research the fundamentals of real income,cost and expenses.  They will maintain a binder with starting salary, job description,and geographic location.  The students  will then design a monthly budget based on net pay and expenses.  The binder will contain information that will validate the student's results.  The student will then discuss results and findings with class.
 

Curriculum Connections

Illinois State Learning Standards - This project involves three of the mathematics goals.
State Goal #6-Demonstrateand apply a knowledge and sense of numbers
State Goal #8-Use Algebraic and Analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data,solve problems,z and predict results.
State Goal #10-Collect,Organize,and Analyze Data using Statistical methods,Predict  results, and interpret uncertainty using concepts of Probability

Audience: Global

Length of activity:  1 period per week for 6-8 weeks

Grouping: Heterogeneous

Facilitators : Math and Media Instructors

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This page was created on June 24,1999
This page is maintained by J.Schumpp and J.Parciak
Written for DISTRICT 118
Embracing Engaged Learning Professional Development Project,funded by the State of Illinois.