8 Discussion questions- Fundamental Quantitative Concepts and Basic Data Analysis

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· Week1

Fundamental Quantitative Concepts and Basic Data Analysis

Aug 14 - Aug 20  https://newclassroom3.phoenix.edu/Classroom/images/checkbox-placeholder2.png / 18 points

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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

Required

· Learn: Business Math, Ch. 5: Equations

· Learn: Business Math, 7: Business Statistics

· Learn: Office 365: Excel® Essential Training

· Practice: Week 1 Discussion Question 1

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· Practice: Week 1 Discussion Question 2

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· Week 1 Questions

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Week 1 Participation

Due Aug 20, 11:59 PM

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Practice: Week 1 Knowledge Check

Due Aug 18, 11:59 PM

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Practice: Concepts and Basic Data Analysis

Due Aug 20, 11:59 PM

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· Week2

Percentages and the Mathematics of Buying and Selling

Aug 21 - Aug 27  https://newclassroom3.phoenix.edu/Classroom/images/checkbox-placeholder2.png / 16 points

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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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Week 2 Participation

Due Aug 27, 11:59 PM

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Practice: Week 2 Knowledge Check

Due Aug 25, 11:59 PM

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Apply: Comparison Shopping Worksheet

Due Aug 27, 11:59 PM

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· Week3

Interest and the Time Value of Money

Aug 28 - Sep 03  https://newclassroom3.phoenix.edu/Classroom/images/checkbox-placeholder2.png / 16 points

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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: Interest

· 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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Week 3 Participation

Due Sep 03, 11:59 PM

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Practice: Week 3 Knowledge Check

Due Sep 01, 11:59 PM

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Apply: Data Analytics Problem Set Excel® Template

Due Sep 03, 11:59 PM

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· Week4

Consumer Credit and Mortgages

Sep 04 - Sep 10  https://newclassroom3.phoenix.edu/Classroom/images/checkbox-placeholder2.png / 16 points

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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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Week 4 Participation

Due Sep 10, 11:59 PM

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Practice: Week 4 Knowledge Check

Due Sep 10, 11:59 PM

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Apply: Income and Mortgages Mind Map

Due Sep 10, 11:59 PM

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· Week5

Annuities, Sinking Funds, and Building Wealth

Sep 11 - Sep 17  https://newclassroom3.phoenix.edu/Classroom/images/checkbox-placeholder2.png / 16 points

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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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Week 5 Participation

Due Sep 17, 11:59 PM

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Practice: Week 5 Knowledge Check

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  https://newclassroom3.phoenix.edu/Classroom/images/checkbox-placeholder2.png / 18 points

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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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Week 6 Participation

Due Sep 24, 11:59 PM

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Practice: Week 6 Knowledge Check

Due Sep 22, 11:59 PM

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Apply: Balance Sheets and Income Statements

Due Sep 24, 11:59 PM

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