8 Discussion questions- Fundamental Quantitative Concepts and Basic Data Analysis
· Week1
Fundamental Quantitative Concepts and Basic Data Analysis
Aug 14 - Aug 20
/ 18 points
Tasks
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Objectives/Competencies
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· 1.1Recommend equations, formulas, and graphs to use in real world examples.
· 1.2Assess how and when to use measures of central tendency and dispersion.
Learning Activities
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· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 5: Equations
· Learn: Business Math, 7: Business Statistics
· Learn: Office 365: Excel® Essential Training
· Practice: Week 1 Discussion Question 1
· Practice: Week 1 Discussion Question 2
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Due Aug 20, 11:59 PM |
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Due Aug 18, 11:59 PM |
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Due Aug 20, 11:59 PM |
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· Week2
Percentages and the Mathematics of Buying and Selling
Aug 21 - Aug 27
/ 16 points
Tasks
Objectives/Competencies
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· 2.1Analyze percentages and fractions.
· 2.2Quantify the cost, markup, and sales price for a product or service.
Learning Activities
Required
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 6: Percents
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 9: Markup and Markdown
· Learn: Solving Percent Problems
· Learn: Retail Math: Markup Percentage
· Learn: Retail Math: Percent Markup Needed
· Practice: Week 2 Discussion Question 1
· Practice: Week 2 Discussion Question 2
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Due Aug 27, 11:59 PM |
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Due Aug 25, 11:59 PM |
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Due Aug 27, 11:59 PM |
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· Week3
Interest and the Time Value of Money
Aug 28 - Sep 03
/ 16 points
Tasks
Objectives/Competencies
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· 3.1Assess the differences between simple interest, compound interest, ordinary interest, and exact interest.
· 3.2Evaluate promissory note terms and calculations
Learning Activities
Required
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 11: Simple Interest and Simple Discount
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· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 13: Compound Interest, Future Value, and Present Value
· Learn: Math Everywhere: Retirement-Exponents
· Learn: Calculating Simple Interest and Compound Interest
· Practice: Week 3 Discussion Question 1
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· Practice: Week 3 Discussion Question 2
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Due Sep 03, 11:59 PM |
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Due Sep 01, 11:59 PM |
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Due Sep 03, 11:59 PM |
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· Week4
Consumer Credit and Mortgages
Sep 04 - Sep 10
/ 16 points
Tasks
Objectives/Competencies
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· 4.1Compare different types of credit and mortgages.
· 4.2Analyze the key components of a loan, credit agreement, or mortgage.
Learning Activities
Required
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 12: Consumer Credit
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 16: Mortgages
· Learn: Minimum Payments on Credit Cards
· Learn: Introduction to Mortgage Loans
· Practice: Week 4 Discussion Question 1
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· Practice: Week 4 Discussion Question 2
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Due Sep 10, 11:59 PM |
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Due Sep 10, 11:59 PM |
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Due Sep 10, 11:59 PM |
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· Week5
Annuities, Sinking Funds, and Building Wealth
Sep 11 - Sep 17
/ 16 points
Tasks
Objectives/Competencies
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· 5.1Compare annuities and sinking funds.
· 5.2Distinguish the differences between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Learning Activities
Required
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 14: Annuities and Sinking Funds
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 15: Building Wealth through Investments
· Learn: Managing Your Personal Investments
· Practice: Week 5 Discussion Question 1
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· Practice: Week 5 Discussion Question 2
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Due Sep 17, 11:59 PM |
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Due Sep 15, 11:59 PM |
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Apply: Quantitative Techniques in Financial Valuation Problem Set |
Due Sep 17, 11:59 PM |
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· Week6
Financial Statements and Ratios
Sep 18 - Sep 24
/ 18 points
Objectives/Competencies
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· 6.1Explain the purpose of the major components of a balance sheet and income statement.
· 6.2Detect changes and key indicators of business health from balance sheets and income statements.
Learning Activities
Required
· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 21: Taxes
· Learn: Finance for Non-Financial Managers
· Practice: Week 5 Discussion Question 1
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· Practice: Week 5 Discussion Question 2
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Due Sep 24, 11:59 PM |
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Due Sep 22, 11:59 PM |
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Due Sep 24, 11:59 PM |
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