Overview

The Math of Money: Income and Gifts collection from Media4Math provides an engaging set of examples that focus on financial literacy concepts. These examples guide students through practical applications of income and gifts using math skills such as addition, subtraction, percentages, and proportional reasoning. The examples are thoughtfully designed to increase in complexity, ensuring students develop a deeper understanding of essential financial concepts over time.

Visual models play a central role in this collection, helping to clarify challenging topics and make abstract concepts more tangible. Students benefit from analyzing multiple examples, which enhances their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Media4Math stands out by offering a broader range of examples than those typically found in textbooks and digital curricula, providing rich, varied opportunities for practice.

Subscribers to Media4Math have the added benefit of using the Slide Show Creator tool, enabling them to craft customized presentations from these resources. This flexibility supports differentiated instruction and fosters deeper engagement with the material.