Course Description

Advanced Financial Algebra is a fourth-year mathematics course designed for students who have successfully completed Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections. This course extends and deepens student understanding of algebra, functions, statistics, and research design while introducing students to relevant financial and business applications. Students will create, apply, and interpret a wide variety of algebraic function-models to aid in real-world decision making. Statistical research and analysis will be utilized to determine the efficacy of model applications and assist in the decision-making process. Financial contexts for these mathematical concepts will include business operations and optimization, tax applications, banking services, budgeting, investment strategies and retirement considerations, stock market analysis, real estate fundamentals, student loans, and automobile ownership. Instruction and assessment should include the appropriate use of manipulatives and technology. Topics should be represented in multiple ways, such as concrete/pictorial, verbal/written, numeric/data-based, graphical, and symbolic. Concepts should be introduced and used, where appropriate, in the context of realistic phenomena. The identified prerequisite for this course is Advanced Algebra: Concepts & Connections. 

Georgia’s Plan for Ensuring Access to a Well-Rounded Mathematics Education was developed based on collaborative work among various district leadership teams and university partners. The theory of action leaders used to develop this action plan includes actions for district leaders, school leaders, teachers, and students in order to ensure that each student entrusted in our educational care is a prepared learner for life. The specific goals outlined in the plan are: 

GOAL 1: Prepare, hire, develop and support high-quality mathematics teachers for all students. GOAL 2: Create mathematics learning environments with established supports, structures and mindsets to honor each student’s uniqueness, experiences, background knowledge, and interests in order to advance their learning. 

GOAL 3: Provide a prevention and intervention infrastructure to ensure that each learner is provided with the necessary support to succeed. 

GOAL 4: Recognize, understand, and value each learner’s individual uniqueness. For a detailed description of each goal and the desired student outcome of accomplishing each goal, please refer to Georgia’s Plan for Ensuring Access to a Well-Rounded Mathematics Education.

Course requirements 

You are required to complete all assignments, participate in class discussions, and submit all written work according to the stated deadline. The breakdown of the course requirements is as follows: 

Exams 55% 

Homework: Previews, 

in-class activities, and assignments. 

25% 

Mid-term and Final 20% 

Requirements: 

1. Paper, pencil, calculator, and notebook needed in class daily. 

2. Assignments completed daily with all work clearly shown. 

3. Complete use of class time. 

Class Rules: 

1. Be prepared with all materials. 

2. Be ready for class when the bell rings. 

3. Be on your best behavior. 

4. Be respectful of your teacher, your peers, and yourself. 

5. Follow the rules set forth by Floyd County BOE and CCA as they also apply in this classroom. 

Consequences: 

First Offense: Verbal Warning 

Second Offense: Verbal Warning and Parent Contact 

Third Offense: Office Referral 

Expectation of Workload 

Students will be expected to use all of their class time for math work. Students will be expected to complete homework on a daily basis. 

Make-up Work 

It is your responsibility to obtain notes, handouts and assignments when you are absent. Daily assignments which are missed will be placed in the class folder on the MAKE UP WORK table or are available by asking the teacher. Daily assignments will also be posted on Google Classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements to complete make-up tests/quizzes. 3 days will be allowed for make-up work.