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.Â