Financial Literacy Resources
Media4Math has a growing library of digital resources to support the teaching of financial literacy. In this collection you'll find vocabulary terms, instructional videos, real world applications, detailed math examples, and more. This collection will continue growing, so keep coming back.
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 12 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 12Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 13 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 13Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 14 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 14Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 15 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 15Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 16 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 16Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 17 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 17Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 18 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 18Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 19 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 19Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 20 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 20Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 21 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 21Topic Math of Money |
Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 22 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 22Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 23 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 23Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 24 |
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Math Example--Math of Money--Compound Interest: Example 24Topic Math of Money |
Compound Interest |
Instructional Resource: Applications of Linear Functions: Saving Money |
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In this Slide Show, apply concepts of linear functions to the context of saving money. Note: The download is a PPT file. Related Resources To see the complete collection of Tutorials on this topic, click on this link: https://bit.ly/3g0P3cN |
Applications of Linear Functions |
Math in the News: Issue 72--Box Office Flop! |
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Math in the News: Issue 72--Box Office Flop!
August 2013. In this issue we analyze why the movie the Lone Ranger is considered a box office flop, even though it has earned nearly $100 million. We analyze box office data. |
Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Data Analysis and Sequences |
Math in the News: Issue 79--The End of an Era? |
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Math in the News: Issue 79--The End of an Era?
September 2013. In this issue we take a second look at Blackberry's financial woes. This is a follow-up report from Issue 52, where we looked at the company's revenue problems. Here we examine its final fate. |
Data Analysis |
Math in the News: Issue 82--Halloween Stats |
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Math in the News: Issue 82--Halloween Stats
October 2013. In this issue we look at statistics related to Halloween 2013. We explore how the economy is affecting holiday spending. We also investigate why Halloween has grown in popularity over the years. |
Data Analysis |
Math in the News: Issue 90--America's Candy Crush |
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Math in the News: Issue 90--America's Candy Crush
February 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at economic data around Valentine's Day purchases. We look at data in tables and graphs and try to account for trends in the data. |
Data Analysis |
Math in the News: Issue 92--How Netflix Is Changing Media |
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Math in the News: Issue 92--How Netflix Is Changing Media
February 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the dramatic growth in subscribers for Netflix. We calculate the rate of growth. We also explore how companies like Netflix are changing the viewing habits of all Americans. |
Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
Math in the News: Issue 93--Saving for College |
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Math in the News: Issue 93--Saving for College
February 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the investment strategy known as Dollar Cost Averaging. We explore several simulated scenarios and look at the pros and cons of this strategy. |
Data Analysis |
Math in the News: Issue 94--Florida's Orange Crop |
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Math in the News: Issue 94--Winter's Impact on Florida's Orange Crop
March 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the impact of a harsh winter on Florida's orange crop. In addition we look at an ongoing problem that orange production has had with a crop infestation. |
Data Analysis |
Math in the News: Issue 99--What Is Bitcoin? |
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Math in the News: Issue 99--What Is Bitcoin?
May 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we explore Bitcoin. We look at how it's used for making purchases and how it differs from other currencies. This provides an opportunity to apply the concept of currency exchange. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions |
Math in the News: Issue 103--Gas Prices |
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Math in the News: Issue 103--Gas Prices: Why Are They Decreasing?
December 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we analyze data in tabular and graphic formats to investigate the changing price of gasoline. |
Data Analysis |
Math in the News: Issue 104--The Decline of Radio Shack |
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Math in the News: Issue 104--The Decline of Radio Shack
December 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we analyze the reasons why Radio Shack has struggled as a business. |
Data Analysis |
Math in the News: Issue 105--Movie Statistics: 2014 |
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Math in the News: Issue 105--Movie Statistics: 2014
January 2015. In this issue of Math in the News we review box office statistics for the previous year. |
Data Analysis |
