May 21 – May 25, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Final.

Tuesday = Final.

Wednesday = Collect Books / Conclude class.

Thursday = No Class.

Friday = No class.

Finance

Monday = How have goals changes throughout the year. Introduce finance project.

Tuesday = Project – Students must plan a fundraiser for a particular cause. Where, Why, startup, expected profits.

Wednesday = Project - Students must plan a fundraiser for a particular cause.

Thursday = Project – Presentations.

Friday = Project – Presentations.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Monday = Prezi Project.

Tuesday = Prezi Project.

Wednesday = Students critique projects.

Thursday = High School - Presentation

Friday = High School – Presentation.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Review for Final.

Tuesday = Review for Final.

Wednesday = Review for Final.

Thursday = Final Exam.

Friday = Class does not meet.

May 14 – May 18, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate the purchasing power of a dollar.

Tuesday = Analyze CPI data.

Wednesday = Handout on Economic Statistics.

Thursday = Review for final.

Friday = Review for final.

Finance

Monday = Analyze the sources of disability income.

Tuesday = Analyze a current financial publication.

Wednesday = Writing prompt-- Can money buy happiness.

Thursday = Analyze the types of life insurance.

Friday = Stock Simulation with trades. 3 financial events.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = Students will create the script the Pennsylvania Road Trip project
TUESDAY = Students will begin the 2012 Summer Olympics Project using Prezi
WEDNESDAY = Students will continue the 2012 Summer Olympics Project using Prezi
THURSDAY = Students will continue the 2012 Summer Olympics Project using Prezi
FRIDAY = Students will continue the 2012 Summer Olympics Project using Prezi

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

May 7 – May 11, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Compute the probability of simple events.

Tuesday = Compute probability based on experience.

Wednesday = Quiz on section 8.2.

Thursday = Interpret graphs.

Friday = Handout on interpreting graphs. Sections 8.3 and 8.4.

Finance

Monday = Analyze the types of health insurance. 14.1 Section Assessment.

Tuesday = Discuss private and government health plans.

Wednesday = Discuss / review information on Bernie Madoff and ponzi schemes. .

Thursday = Bernie Madoff and ponzi schemes. (How to be a success – Writing prompt 5).

Friday = Stock Simulation + 3 Financial current events.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Monday = PA Road Trip Project – Gather information on 3 locations

Tuesday = PA Road Trip Project – Finish information - map travel pattern.

Wednesday = PA Road Trip Project – Excel – Spreadsheet / Chart on expenses

Thursday = PA Road Trip Project - PowerPoint

Friday = Introduce Prezis, create accounts and exploration activity.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

April 30 – May 4, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Review for Test.

Tuesday = Review for Test.

Wednesday = Test on Chapter 7

Thursday = Calculate measures of central tendency.

Friday = Handout on section 8.1.

Finance

Monday = Test on Chapter 13.

Tuesday = Financial Poem / Song.

Wednesday = Financial Poem.

Thursday = Present Financial Poem.

Friday = Present Financial Poem / Calculate the cost of prom.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Monday = Favorite artists presentations.

Tuesday = Favorite artists presentations.

Wednesday = Pennsylvania road trip project.

Thursday = Pennsylvania road trip project.

Friday = Pennsylvania road trip project.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

April 23 - 27, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate retirement income.

Tuesday = Calculate retirement income.

Wednesday = Handout on Section 7.8 – Open Book / Notes.

Thursday = Calculate Retirement Investments.

Friday = Calculate Retirement Investments.

Finance

Monday = Discuss the cost factors of home insurance.

Tuesday = Motor Vehicle Insurance = Costs

Wednesday = Motor Vehicle Insurance – 13.2 Assessment.

Thursday = Analyze current financial publications.

Friday = Review for test.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = Students will review Presentation Skills & PowerPoint Skills
TUESDAY = Students will create the presentation using PowerPoint
WEDNESDAY = Students will create the presentation using PowerPoint
THURSDAY = Students will present the presentation
FRIDAY = Students will present the presentation

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

April 16 - 20, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Conclude 7.6 Test. Discuss Mutual Funds.

Tuesday = Calculate the profit or loss from mutual funds.

Wednesday = Handout on section 7.7.

Thursday = Calculate net income from real estate investments.

Friday = Calculate monthly rent to be charged.

Finance

Monday = Discuss the types of insurance.

Tuesday = Review current financial publications.

Wednesday = Plan on insurance program. 13.1 Assessment.

Thursday = Review homeowners insurance.

Friday = Identify household inventories.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Monday = Microsoft Word Project – Jobs 2 + 4.

Tuesday = Microsoft Word Project – Jobs 7 + 8

Wednesday = Microsoft Word Project – Jobs 12 + 14

Thursday = Conclude Projects. Review document formatting.

Friday = Technology Friday.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

April 9 - 13, 2012

Business Math

Monday = No School.

Tuesday = No School.

Wednesday = Calculate the cost of stock.

Thursday = Calculate the yield on stock investments.

Friday = Quiz on section 7.6.

Finance

Monday = No School.

Tuesday = No School.

Wednesday = Identify current investments. (Room 237)

Thursday = Review for test.

Friday = Test on Chapter 11.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
TUESDAY = NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
WEDNESDAY = Students will explore ways to create tables using the ‘draw table tools’
THURSDAY = Students will format a table using the ‘draw table tools’
• Students will complete TW #7 – submit best score for a grade
FRIDAY = Students will format the “4th Quarter Table” using the ‘draw table tools’

Fundamental Math

Monday = No School.

Tuesday = No School.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

April 2 - 6, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate bond income.

Tuesday = Calculate the total cost of bonds.

Wednesday = Quiz on bonds.

Thursday = No School.

Friday = No School.

Finance

Monday = Discuss the types of real estate investments.

Tuesday = Discuss investments in metals, gems, and collectibles.

Wednesday = Identify current investments. (Room 237)

Thursday = No School.

Friday = No School.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = Students will explore ways to create tables using the ‘draw table tools’
TUESDAY = Students will continue to prepare for the APPreciation presentations
WEDNESDAY = Students will format a table using the ‘draw table tools’
THURSDAY = NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY = NO SCHOOL

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = No School.

Friday = No School.

March 26 - 30, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate health insurance benefits and coinsurance.

Tuesday = Calculate disability insurance benefits.

Wednesday = Calculate disability insurance benefits. (Handout)

Thursday = Calculate the market price of bonds.

Friday = Quiz on section 7.4.

Finance

Monday = Conclude Financial Superhero project.

Tuesday = Reviewing Key Concepts. (Page 346 #’s 1 – 9).

Wednesday = Review for test.

Thursday = Test on Chapter 10.

Friday = Stock Simulation. (Room 237)

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY
• Students will format a basic 3-column table with merged cells (p88)
• Students will form groups of 2 or 3 in order to prepare for the APPreciation presentation
TUESDAY
• Students will create and edit a 3-column table (p89 Activity 1 & 2)
• Students will create the ‘Favorites’ table (handout)
WEDNESDAY
• Students will format a table including numbers with proper alignment (p 98 Table 2)
• Students will continue to prepare for the APPreciation presentation in their groups (placing the required information in a formatted table)
THURSDAY
• Students will create the Pittsburgh Penguins table (handout)
• Students will finalize the APPreciation project – print tables & staple group members together
FRIDAY
• Students will complete the Technology Friday activity

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

March 19 - 23, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate life insurance cash values.

Tuesday = Handout on section 7.1.

Wednesday = Calculate health insurance premiums.

Thursday = Calculate health insurance premiums. (Exercises 4 – 22)

Friday = Calculate health insurance premiums. (Handout)

Finance

Monday = Discuss mutual funds.

Tuesday = Analyze the types of mutual funds.

Wednesday = Review buying and selling mutual funds.

Thursday = Analyze how and why to buy / sell investments.

Friday = Analyze a financial superhero.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = Students will construct a ‘letter of praise’ for a product or service (sample copy)
TUESDAY = Students will construct a ‘letter of praise’ for a product or service (student’s creation)
WEDNESDAY = Students will construct a ‘letter of complaint’ for a product or service (sample copy)
THURSDAY = Students will construct a ‘letter of complaint’ for a product or service (student’s creation)
FRIDAY
• Students will complete the Technology Friday activity

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

March 12 - 16, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Review for test.

Tuesday = Test on Chapter 6.

Wednesday = Calculate Life Insurance Premiums.

Thursday = Calculate life insurance premiums.

Friday = Calculate health insurance premiums.

Finance

Monday = Conclude SWOT analysis. Room 237.

Tuesday = Discuss the types of bonds.

Wednesday = Government Bonds and Securities.

Thursday = Enter stock selections into simulation. Room 237.

Friday = Evaluate bond values.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Monday = Introduce the Source Manager.

Tuesday = MLA Style / Requirements packet.

Wednesday = Conclude individual papers.

Thursday = Introduce how to format letters.

Friday = Technology Friday.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

February 27 – March 2, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate the delivered price and balance due for a car.

Tuesday = Calculate the delivered price and balance due for a car. (Quiz)

Wednesday = Research the online purchasing process.

Thursday = Calculate the rate of depreciation.

Friday = Calculate the rate of depreciation. (Handout)

Finance

Monday = Numerical measures for stocks. Investment Theories.

Tuesday = Students will identify 20 – 30 public corporations.

Wednesday = Discuss the primary and secondary stock markets.

Thursday = Conclude chapter. Discuss SWOT analysis.

Friday = Identify 10 companies to invest in.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY

• Skillbuilder 62 (1-15)

• Students will format Unbound Reports

• Students will begin the Unbound Report on p 65

TUESDAY = Students will finish the Unbound Report on p 65

WEDNESDAY = Students will complete Activity 8 on p 68 using a display paragraph and a reference. Students will also investigate the chosen technology topic and select 3 quality resources

THURSDAY = Students will complete the Unbound Report – Immigration to America

FRIDAY = Students will complete the Technology Friday activity

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

February 20 - 24, 2012

Business Math

Monday = No School.

Tuesday = Calculate property insurance premiums.

Wednesday = Calculate amount to be collected on insurance claims.

Thursday = Quiz on property insurance. (Section 6.4).

Friday = Calculate the delivered price and the balance due for a new car.

Finance

Monday = No School.

Tuesday = Test on Chapter 8.

Wednesday = Discuss why corporations issue stock.

Thursday = Analyze the types of stock investments.

Friday = Evaluate the types of stocks / Investment theories.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = No School – Snow Make-up Day

TUESDAY = Students will complete Project 6-1 and Project 6-2

WEDNESDAY = Students will complete Project 6-3 and Project 6-4

THURSDAY = Students will complete Interoffice Memos (pages 56 & 57) 3 memos

FRIDAY = Students will complete the Technology Friday activity

Fundamental Math

Monday = No School.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

February 13 - 17, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Review 6.2. Calculate tax rates.

Tuesday = Calculate tax rates. (Handout).

Wednesday = Calculate property insurance premiums.

Thursday = Calculate how much can be collected on an insurance claim.

Friday = Quiz on section 6.4.

Finance

Monday = Review Section 8.2. Introduce types of Financial Planners.

Tuesday = Evaluate investments and discuss tax considerations.

Wednesday = Analyze Investment Information. (Handout – Group Work)

Thursday = Students will offer investment advice. (Handout). Reviewing Key Concepts. Page 266.

Friday = Understanding Key Concepts. (Handout). Review for test.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = Students will complete the tab setting assignments from the Keyboarding book

TUESDAY = Students will complete Steps 6.1 – 6.5 with teacher-led instruction

WEDNESDAY = Students will complete Steps 6.6 – 6.13 with teacher-led instruction

THURSDAY = Students will complete Project 6-1 and Project 6-2

FRIDAY = Students will complete the Technology Friday activity

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

February 6 - 10, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate the cost of home ownership.

Tuesday = Compare the costs of renting vs. owning a home.

Wednesday = Quiz on section 6.2.

Thursday = Calculate property taxes. (Pages 236 – 238).

Friday = Calculate property taxes. (Pages 239 – 240). Handout on section 6.3.

Finance

Monday = Discuss investment decisions and 5 components of risk.

Tuesday = 8.1 Assessment. Introduce investment alternatives.

Wednesday = Evaluate investment alternatives.

Thursday = Analyze the types of financial planners.

Friday = Chapter 8 Key Concepts.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = Students will begin Lesson 5 (Steps 5.1 – 5.6)
TUESDAY = Students will continue Lesson 5 (Steps 5.7 – 5.11)
WEDNESDAY = Students will complete Project 5-1 and Project 5-2
THURSDAY = Students will complete Project 5-3, Project 5-4, and Project 5-5
FRIDAY = Students will complete the Technology Friday activity.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

January 30 – February 3, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Compare the cost of renting vs. buying. (Handouts)

Tuesday = Review for Chapter 5 Test.

Wednesday = Test on Chapter 5.

Thursday = Calculate the down payment and closing costs.

Friday = Calculate the savings from refinancing mortgages.

Finance

Monday = Discuss the home buying process.

Tuesday = Determining the price of a home.

Wednesday = Review

Thursday = Chapter 7 Test.

Friday = Discuss Investment Programs.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY = Students will review Helpful Word Features (Ch 3) teacher-led demonstration
TUESDAY = Students will complete Projects 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3
WEDNESDAY = Students will review Formatting Text (Ch 4) teacher-led demonstration
THURSDAY = Students will complete Projects 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3
FRIDAY = Students will create Activity 4-2 (Photo Lab)

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks – Individual pace / topics.

Tuesday = Workbooks – Individual pace / topics.

Wednesday = Workbooks – Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Workbooks – Individual pace / topic.

Friday = Workbooks – Individual pace / topic.

January 23 - 27, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate extensions / receipt totals.

Tuesday = Calculate receipt totals. (Handout)

Wednesday = Calculate unit prices. (Handout)

Thursday = Analyze comparative shopping techniques.

Friday = Compare the cost of renting vs. buying.

Finance

Monday = Finalize housing project.

Tuesday = Advantages and Disadvantages of renting.

Wednesday = Identify the steps in buying and selling a home.

Thursday = Analyze how to negotiate the purchase price.

Friday = Review the types of mortgages.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY

• Students will review Basic Editing techniques (Ch 2) teacher-led demonstration

TUESDAY

• Warm up p 30 (13E)

• Students will review proofreading marks on p 31 (13F)

• Students will complete Project 2-1

WEDNESDAY

• Warm up p 32 (14C)

• Students will complete Project 2-2 and Project 2-3

THURSDAY

• Warm up p 34 (15B)

• Students will complete Project 2-4

• Students will complete Activity 2-1 on page IW-32

FRIDAY

• Technology Friday

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Assessment Anchors.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Assessment Anchors.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

January 9 - 13, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Analyze Chapter 4. (Handouts)

Tuesday = Review for Mid – Terms.

Wednesday = Review for Mid – Terms.

Thursday = Mid-Terms

Friday = Mid – Terms.

Finance

Monday = Credit Analysis Project = Identify topic and research information.

Tuesday = Credit Analysis Project= Research information.

Wednesday = Start to write a paper and prepare visuals.

Thursday = Present poster / PowerPoint.

Friday = Present poster / PowerPoint.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Monday = Program of studies - Excel.

Tuesday = Program of studies – Word / Excel.

Wednesday = High School projections – based on Program of Studies.

Thursday = Create a pictograph in excel.

Friday = Technology Friday.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Review for Mid – Terms.

Tuesday = Review for Mid – Terms. (CPS units)

Wednesday = Review for Mid – Terms.

Thursday = Mid – Term.

Friday = No class scheduled.

January 2 - 6, 2012

Business Math

Monday = Calculate the cost of credit cards.

Tuesday = Calculate the cost of credit cards. (Worksheet)

Wednesday = Calculate credit card finance charges.

Thursday = Calculate credit card finance charges.

Friday = Quiz on credit cards.

Finance

Monday = Discuss the signs of debt problems.

Tuesday = Review Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

Wednesday = Review for Test.

Thursday = Test on Chapter 6.

Friday = Opportunity Costs of Housing Choices.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

MONDAY
• Students will review creating charts in Excel
• Students will complete Project 8-1, Project 8-2 and Project 8-3
TUESDAY
• Students will complete Project 8-4, Project 8-5 and Project 8-6
WEDNESDAY
• Students will complete Project 8-7 and Project 8-8
THURSDAY
•Independent Chart Project
FRIDAY
• Technology Friday topic investigation

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Level 7 Assessment Anchors.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Level 7 Assessment Anchors.

Friday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

December 19 - 23, 2011

Business Math

Monday = Calculate the APR. (Handout)

Tuesday = Calculate the cost of Credit Cards.

Wednesday = Calculate the cost of Credit Cards.

Thursday = Quiz on section 4.7.

Friday = No School.

Finance

Monday = Gather information. Create PowerPoint. (Library)

Tuesday = Marketing Presentations.

Wednesday = Marketing Presentations.

Thursday = Marketing Presentations / Holiday Budget.

Friday = No School.

Introduction To Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Monday = Multimedia Project – Holidays around the world.

Tuesday = Multimedia Project – Holidays around the world. - PowerPoint

Wednesday = Conclude Project. Start PowerPoint Presentations.

Thursday = Present PowerPoint.

Friday = No School.

Fundamental Math

Monday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Tuesday = Level 7 Assessment Anchors.

Wednesday = Workbooks. Individual pace / topic.

Thursday = Levels 3 – 6 Mathematics Assessment Anchors Poem.

Friday = No School.