Monday, October 29, 2012

Today in class we discussed plurality and plurality with elimination methods of voting.  Students completed a worksheet in class exploring plurality and plurality with elimination using preference tables given.  We also analyzed the data for the votes each class cast last week for the reward day using each of these two methods.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Today in class we discussed a voting project we will be working on.  We are learning about the 4 common methods of voting.  Students voted in class for potential rewards.  If the class average is above a 75% on the voting test at the end of this unit, we will have a celebration. The type of celebration and type of treat we get will be determined by the votes cast today in class.

We will analyze the votes using all 4 voting methods and come up with a final decision after all the results are in.

Students were given time at the end of class to make up missing assignments and fill out missing parts of their foldable.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Today in class we reviewed the 4 voting methods and worked on a worksheet practicing each method. Do your VERY best on this and come to me with questions tomorrow.

Tuesday/Wednesday, October 23/24, 2012

Today is a block day.  In class we will explore the fairness criteria set forth by Arrow and learn the last 2 voting methods most commonly used.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Today in class we started talking about voting theory and the different types of voting.  We learned about plurality and plurality with elimination. There is a short homework assignment (5 problems) that the students had time to work on in class.  Have a good one guys and gals.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Today in class students presented their findings from the credit card project.  Today the 1 page typed paper and the credit card chart were also to be handed in.  No homework over the weekend, we will start learning about a Voting Methods on Monday!  Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Today in class students have a last chance to complete their credit card project. This project will be a test grade so we want you to be sure to put forth your best effort!

You will be graded upon:

• Completing the Chart of Credit Card Information
• Interviewing at least 2 friends, family members, or teachers about their credit card knowledge
• The paper you write (1 page typed) about what you've learned about importance of credit card literacy
• Group sharing (to take place in class)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Today in class we took the test over credit card charges.  Anyone who has not completed the test must do so within 2 weeks of today to earn higher than a 50% on the test.  Prior to taking the test, your grade will remain a zero.  I have high hopes for your scores on this test! Looking forward to grading them!

Finish up working on the paper you have to write about what you've learned about credit cards!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Today in class we did practice test to review for the real test we will be taking tomorrow.  Just a reminder to all of you that you have a paper on Credit Card literacy due Thursday!  That's coming up really fast--you have tonight and tomorrow night to get that together!  You should also have the chart that Mrs. Ragen gave you filled out to turn in with your report.

Study tonight!  Good luck tomorrow folks!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Today in class we learned the final method for calculating finance charges.  We had time in class to work on and some of us completed the homework practicing this method. The homework is a worksheet that you need to get from Miss Engle or Mrs. Ragen if you were absent.  See us if you need help.  We are reviewing tomorrow and testing over this unit on Wednesday!

Don't forget to work on your paper about credit cards--that will be collected on Thursday!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Today in class we began a project exploring credit cards benefits and shortcomings.  Students are to look up the APR, Annual fee, Credit Limit, Benefits, Penalties and other important factors on 4 credit cards.  They will then interview 2-4 adults in their lives about their credit card knowledge.  Students will write a paper discussing their findings.  The paper should be at least 1 page typed.

This is their only assignment for the weekend unless there is any late work that needs to be turned in!  Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Today in class we had a work day.  The students were required to correct incorrect answers and write a sentence describing what they did wrong. 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, and a pink worksheet were all due today.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Today in class we learned about the 2nd of 3 methods to calculate finance charges.  This method is called the Average Daily Balance method Without New Purchases.  This basically means you are charged interest on the average amount you owed throughout the billing period.  There is a short worksheet with an example for homework.

Wednesday/Thursday, October 3, 4, 2012

Whoops!  It looks like I didn't publish on Wednesday and didn't post at all on Thursday.  Wednesday we began talking about a very important topic for students.  Students are just getting to the age where credit card companies start to seek them out.  To help them be aware of the tricks of the credit card trade and to make smart spending choices, we are learning about credit cards.

Wednesday we focused on what we would see on a credit card bill.  Thursday we learned one of the ways that a credit card calculates finance charges. There were two short worksheets given--one on each topic that have been collected.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Today in class we had a quiz over the recent topics in class--purchase price, sales tax, unit price, markups and discounts.  No homework, but students who missed this quiz need to schedule a time to take it as soon as possible!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Hello all, today we learned about coupons and discounts.  We didn't get to the insane savings of the folks on Extreme Couponing on TLC but we did learn the ins and outs of coupons and discounts.  There is a worksheet on discounts and a quiz review due before class tomorrow.

The quiz will cover sales tax, unit price, markup/markup percent, and discounts.  Students will have the remainder of the class period to work on assignments that need to be completed for class and/or to study for any test retakes they would like to attempt.  The last day to take retakes will be this Friday!