Financial Algebra

Placement: Students must complete Algebra 1B with a D or better. This course satisfies the practical art requirement for graduation and can earn math credit for graduation.

Financial Algebra with Technology provides students with an understanding of: linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, quadratic functions, and rational equations. Students will use the business principles of interest, credit, supply/demand, revenue, cost, and profit as the context for learning the mathematical content. Using this integrated instructional approach provides students with a practical understanding of fundamental business and finance issues while providing an engaging context to master the foundational Algebra I concepts.