Grade 6 - 9
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This curriculum shows math teachers how mathematics concepts and knowledge can be used to develop economic and personal financial understandings. The 12 lessons can be applied to almost any math course and each lesson is correlated to the National Standards for Mathematics. Lessons include:
Each lesson plan includes student activities, overhead transparencies, and background information on the economic content and how it relates to mathematics. Extension activities also included. Curriculum material and workshop are free. NO ECONOMICS BACKGROUND REQUIRED. Workshop consists of two sessions. Enrollment limited to 20. Qualifies for 3 hours of SACS/professional development credit. Teaching/Learning Academy September 21 & 23, 4:00-5:30 Non-Memphis City School teachers can register by first calling 320-3416 to get in the TLA system. Then call 323-1174 (automated registration) and sign up for # 656292. MCS teachers are already in the system and can call 323-1174 directly. Call Dr. Julie Heath, 678-5927 or jheath@memphis.edu with questions. |