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Let's unpack an FAQ for the Financial Algebra Course: Can I adjust the order of the units?
YES, you can rearrange the Financial Algebra units. BUT it will take a little tinkering.
We generally recommend following the standard course progression because the course content builds. But of course, NGPF is designed to be customizable for your classroom. As a teacher, you are the expert on your own classroom and students. The course is designed cumulatively. As students progress, they build on both their math and personal finance skills from previous units. This allows for a more cohesive and in-depth learning experience than practicing isolated math skills; however, it means the course can be tricky to rearrange.
The Financial Algebra Course organizes the many financial applications of traditional Algebra skills into a cohesive narrative: one semester in 10 units.
Broadly, the math topics fall into three categories: linear functions, exponential functions, and statistics & probability.
Things to consider
Some units will be easier to move because the math skills are simpler or independent of the rest of the course. For example:
Some units will be harder to move because the content builds directly with neighboring units. For example:
If you teach seniors, you might be looking to cover Paying for College earlier in the school year, so students are prepared to navigate the financial aid process.
Here’s what you need to know in order to teach Paying for College earlier in the course sequence:
As you plan your course sequence, here are some suggestions if you’re anticipating that your students will need extra math practice:
Bonus: check out 3 ways you can use Financial Algebra in your classroom!
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