Consumer Math Course Concepts

The video introduces the new consumer math course from BJU Press, covering topics like basic math, algebra, measurements, income, budgeting, personal banking, loans, housing, transportation, insurance, and taxes. It highlights practical projects and applications, emphasizing financial literacy and stewardship. The teacher's guide provides detailed solutions and resources to aid instruction.

What is the main focus of the new consumer math course?

• Advanced calculus

• Personal finance

• Historical mathematics

• Geometry

Which basic math concepts are covered in the first chapter?

• Statistics and probability

• Geometry and trigonometry

• Percentages and fractions

• Calculus and algebra

Why are exponents important in financial math?

• They are used in interest calculations

• They are only used in geometry

• They are not important

• They simplify calculations

What systems are discussed in the measurements chapter?

• Metric and Imperial

• Binary and Decimal

• American Standard and Metric

• Metric and Binary

What is a key topic in the income and budgeting chapter?

• Investing in stocks

• Understanding geometry

• Setting a budget

• Calculating taxes

What is discussed in the personal banking section?

• Investing in real estate

• Starting a company

• Opening a business

• Writing checks and savings

What are the housing options discussed in the course?

• Leasing and selling

• Investing and flipping

• Building and demolishing

• Renting and buying

What modern communication methods are included in the course?

• Telegrams and letters

• Landlines, cell phones, and internet

• Fax machines and pagers

• Radio and television

What is the focus of the vacation planning chapter?

• Travel destinations

• Budgeting for vacations

• Luxury travel

• Historical sites

What is a key feature of the projects in the course?

• They are only for advanced students

• They are theoretical

• They are practical and hands-on

• They are optional