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Wildcats
1102 Wildcat Ave - Fruita, CO 81521 Phone - (970)254-6600 Fax (970)254-6668
Course Title:
Prerequisite:
Credit:
Term:
Grade:
I.
Business Math
None
.5 Math
1st Semester
10th & 11th
Instructor:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Office Hours:
Classroom:
Ms. Sommerville
254-6629
robin.sommerville@d51schools.org
9:00-10:40 a.m.
203
Course Description/Essentials:
This course is designed to assist students in learning to use math effectively as a tool in their lives as
workers and consumers. Algebraic concepts will be used to assist students in their approach to problem
solving in a logical manner. Technology tools such as calculators, spreadsheets and the Internet will be
used to address realistic business situations such as personnel, payroll, purchasing, marketing, accounting
records, insurance and business technology. This class does not meet the NCAA math requirement.
ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS
1. Solve problems involving whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratios, averages using
appropriate conversions.
2. Apply the order of operations principle when solving problems.
3. Construct, read, and interpret tables, charts, and graphs.
4. Calculate gross earnings, payroll withholdings, and net earnings.
5. Calculate fixed and variable costs, analyze data, and estimate the projected total income and total
expenses for a given time period.
6. Calculate total purchase price, net business purchases with discounts and purchase returns and
allowances.
7. Compute net sales, markup, markdown and percents based on selling price and cost.
8. Calculate total, average, and unit costs of factory supplies space and labor.
9. Convert currency using exchange rates.
10. Use mathematical tools such as graphing calculators, internet calculators and spreadsheets.
II.
Textbooks/Materials/Fees:
Mathematics with Business Applications
III.
Attendance Policy:
Start on Time:
 The ‘Start on Time’ procedure will be used before passing periods 1, 3, 5, and 7.
 If the door is shut you will need to report to the Commons Area and get hall pass.
Excused/Unexcused/Pre-Arranged:
 For an excused absence students will have an additional two days to make up work
 For pre-arranged absences, students are to report to the attendance office for
paperwork
IV.
Grading Policy:
Each student’s grade will be determined by using the total-points method and the following grade scale:
(A) 100- 90
(B) 89 - 80
(C) 79 – 70
(D) 69 – 60
(F) 59 or below
Final grades and earned credits are issued at the conclusion of each grading period. The course grade is based
both on student achievement/performance throughout the course and on a culminating experience at the end of
the course. The purpose of a culminating experience should be for students to demonstrate to their teachers
what they have learned.
Students and parents are encouraged to monitor student progress on Parent Bridge at www.parentbridge.com.
V.
FMHS R & R Classroom Policies and Procedures:
Wildcats are:
Respectful
 Be attentive to all speakers
 Eliminate electronic distractions
 Encourage others to do their best
 Address staff appropriately
 Follow teacher’s guidelines
Responsible
 Be in class when the bell rings
 Bring required materials
 Actively participate
 Do your own work
 Keep area clean