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Economics and Personal Finance Syllabus 2015-2016 Instructor: Dewey G. Ford Room#: 149 Administrative Contact: Dr. Brad Bryant Open House: August 6, 2015 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 434-315-2140 Voice Mail: 434-315-2100 ext. 4163 Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 17, 2015, 3:00-7:00 p.m., February 11, 2016, 3:00-7:00 p.m. E-mail Address: [email protected] Interim Dates: 9/11/14, 11/18/14, 2/03/15, 4/21/15 End of 9 weeks dates: 10/15/14, 12/18/14, 3/10/15, 5/24/15 Text: Economics & Personal Finance: A Virginia Course, Boston, Pearson Learning Solutions, 2011. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students learn how to navigate the financial decisions they must face and to make informed decisions related to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living independently, and inheritance. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship and career success. Instruction in economics and personal finance prepares students to function effectively as consumers, savers, investors, entrepreneurs, and active citizens. Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the United States’ economy is interconnected with the global economy. On a personal level, students learn that their own human capital (knowledge and skills) is their most valuable resource. OBJECTIVES: The student will: Develop Economic Skills and Knowledge Develop Consumer Skills Demonstrate Knowledge of Planning for Living and Leisure Expenses Demonstrate Knowledge of Banking Transactions Demonstrate knowledge of Credit and Loan Functions Demonstrate Knowledge of the Role of Insurance in Risk Management Demonstrate Knowledge of Income Earning and Reporting Demonstrate Knowledge of Taxes Demonstrate Knowledge of Personal Financial Planning Demonstrate Knowledge of Investment and Savings Planning Demonstrate Workplace Readiness Skills o Personal Qualities and People Skills o Professional Knowledge and Skills o Technology Knowledge and Skills o Examine All Aspects of Industry Be strongly encouraged to participate/compete as an active member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). This is an organization for business students. Materials: Three-ring binder, loose leaf notebook paper, ruler, pencil and pen (black), flash drive, financial or scientific calculator. Course Requirements: Students are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct/Handbook. Students are to bring required materials to class each day. Students are to turn in assignments on time. Projects will be assigned throughout the semester. Quizzes (announced and unannounced) will be given to students on a regular basis. Last updated 5/28/15 Prince Edward County Public Schools Syllabus 2015-2016 Any work missed due to absences must be made up in the time indicated in the student handbook. The use of the computer is a privilege. Students must adhere to the Acceptable Computer Use Agreement and may not download material or check e-mail unless prior permission has been granted by the instructor. Attendance is mandatory. The attendance regulations as stated in the Prince Edward County High School Student Code of Conduct/Handbook will be followed. If a student has been absent from class or is tardy to class, he/she is expected to bring an admittance slip. Students are to respect other students. There should be no talking while the teacher or another student is talking to the class. Students are not to hit or touch other students. GRADING: Nine Weeks Tests Quizzes Classwork Homework Participation 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% Semester First Nine Weeks of semester Second Nine Weeks of semester Exam (given at the end of each semester) 45% 45% 10% Economics and Personal Finance Syllabus 2015-2016 Time Weeks 1 and 2 Reporting Category: Topic Developing Economic Skills and Knowledge Work Place Readiness – Personal Qualities and People Skills Weeks 3 and 4 Personal Financial Planning CBT EPF. 34-38 First Nine Weeks Essential Knowledge and Skills Location in Textbook Basic economic concepts and structures- basic economics choices Chap 2 EPF. 1-7 EPF .101105 Student Life EPF.3 0-33 Positive work ethic, integrity, teamwork, self-representation, diversity, conflict resolution, creativity and resourcefulness Chap 1 Personal Finances- Financial Needs vs Financial Wants; Short and Long Term financial Goals, developing a personal budget Chapter 3 PF 4-5 Purpose of student organizations, benefits of membership, leadership skills, internet safety issues Last updated 5/28/15 Prince Edward County Public Schools Syllabus 2015-2016 Weeks 5 and 6 Weeks 7 and 8 Career Exploration EPF .128136 N/A Identify personal qualities/skills to determine employability; entrepreneurship Demonstrate Knowledge of Planning for Living and Leisure Expenses EPF.5 5-60 Financial Planning – Choices that impact your financial security Career Exploration All Aspects of Industry EPF 3-4 22-29 Identify personal qualities/skills to determine employability. Chapter 4 PF32-35 N/A Week 9 Workplace Readiness Skills EPF.0 01007 Chapter 13 Labor and Challenges- Factors that affect Income PF41-PF43 Evaluate Personal Quality and People Skills Chap 6 Explore basic economic concepts and structures Role of producers and consumers in a market Price system Factors that affect income Economic Skills EPF 34-37 econ. Prince Edward County Public Schools Syllabus 2015-2016 Second Nine Weeks Time Weeks 10-11 Reporting Category: Topic Workplace Readiness Skills CBT EPF .008.017 Essential Knowledge and Skills Location in Textbook PF42-43 Evaluate Professional Knowledge and Skills Chapters 5 and 14 Demonstrate knowledge of banking transactions Week 12 Workplace Readiness Skills 61-68 Money Management; Money and Banking EPF .018.021 Evaluate Technology Knowledge and Skills Economic Skills Chapter 8 and 9 Examining Supply and Demand EPF 37-37 Prince Edward County Public Schools Syllabus 2015-2016 Time Weeks 13 &14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17-18 Reporting Category: Topic Developing Consumer Skills Economic Skills Investment/ Savings Plan Earning/Repor ting Income CBT Essential Knowledge and Skills Location in Textbook EPF 43-51 Devise a plan for consumer success Effect of Supply and Demand Steps for making purchasing decisions Consumer rights responsibilities budget Chapter 11and 15 EPF 40-42 Demonstrate economic skills and knowledge effects of monetary & fiscal policy role of government; knowledge of global economy Devise an investment and savings plan simple interest vs. compound interest costs and income sources retirement planning Demonstrate knowledge of income earning and reporting Examine Impact on income Differentiate among Sources of income Calculate net pay Employee benefits and incentives Complete W-4 form Exams Chapters 22 and 23 EPF 106111 EPF 84-88 Chapter 14 PF 10-21 Chapter 3, PF44 Prince Edward County Public Schools Syllabus 2015-2016 Third Nine Weeks Time Weeks 19-22 Reporting Category: Topic CBT Essential Knowledge and Skills Location in Textbook EPF .089.099 Demonstrate knowledge of taxes PF46-47 Tax Functions Week 23-24 Banking Transaction s EPF .061.065 Examine banking services Chapter 14 PF4-7 Weeks 25-26 Banking Transaction s EPF .066-.69 Examine banking services Chapter 14 PF8-9 EPF .070.080 Identify terms for obtaining credit and loans PF22-28 Week 27-29 Credit/Loan Functions Prince Edward County Public Schools Syllabus 2015-2016 Time Weeks 30 Reporting Category: Topic CBT Consumer Skills EPF .043.054 Weeks 31 Economic Skills EPF .038 Week 32-33 Economic Skills EPF .039.042 Weeks 34 Insurance Week 35-36 Transportat ion/ Housing/Le isure Expenses Supplies required: 2” binder Notebook paper Pencils/pen 1 gigabyte flash drive EPF .081.083 EPF .055.060 Fourth Nine Weeks Essential Knowledge and Skills Location in Textbook Examine components that affect consumer spending Product prices Supply and demand Marginal benefit and marginal cost Types of contracts Comparison-shopping Filing system Economic goals of a nation Chapters 8 and 9 Nation’s financial system Monetary and fiscal policy Role of government in a market economy Knowledge of the global economy Demonstrate knowledge of the Role of Insurance in Risk Management Compare/contrast insurance coverage roles of insurance in financial planning Examine the costs for transportation/housing/leisure. Chapters 23-24 Chap 6 Chap 4 PF 28 N/A