Math for Financial Literacy, 3rd Edition
• Connect math concepts to real-world financial decisions, planning, and money management.
• Build financial literacy skills through budgeting, banking, credit, taxes, and investing.
• Develop critical-thinking skills with problem-based activities and real-life scenarios.
Title Overview
Title Overview
Math for Financial Literacy is written specifically to help students form connections between mathematical concepts and real-world financial situations. The connections they form as they proceed through the text will help students become aware of the importance of math in personal finance. Financial literacy is a crucial skill that can give students the tools to build a secure future. Becoming financially capable is not just about managing money, but about making informed decisions that impact students' financial well-being. Math for Financial Literacy prepares students to be competent consumers and positive contributors to the economy.
- The textbook introduces financial literacy concepts and then walks students step by step through the application of math skills. The See It/Check It examples within each learning outcome show how to solve financial literacy math issues.
- Each chapter also includes a new Problem-Based Learning (PBL) activity. Students will apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while performing tasks that link mathematical and financial literacy concepts to the real world.
- Correlated to the latest Jump$tart National Standards for Personal Financial Education, NOCTI Personal Finance Foundations, and the Personal Financial Responsibility YouScience® industry certification.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Standards and Correlations
Standards and Correlations
NOCTI Correlations
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About the Author
About the Author
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