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Math Savvy
Copyright 2004 Interest Level: 9-12
 
     

Sharpening Math Skills of Business Education Students!

MATHSavvyTM interactive teaching modules are designed to help students enhance their math skills by experiencing and educating them within the context of the world of work and real-world business situations. The unique presentation and assessment of these materials incorporates PowerPoint and the Classroom Performance System. The presentations are colorful, lively and interactive for increased student classroom participation and immediate feedback for the instructor.

The 36 modules planned are being developed by CORD under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help both business students with mathematics skills and will be available for publication starting in January 2005.


Benefits
30 – 45 minute math infusion exercises.
Correlated to Business Education Standards .
Uses instant response system called Classroom Performance System for immediate feedback from every student.
36 modules planned.
Pilot tested by Business Education Teachers.
Colorful live PowerPoint presentations.
Content rich, academically sound.
Lessons includes teacher notes and instructions.
Keeps students engaged for better retention and learning.
One-hour on-line training available free of charge.
Highly motivational and student-friendly.

 

*Content currently in Field Testing
1.   Tire Speed   5.   Marketing Surveys
2.   Payroll   6.   Accounting Equation
3.   Simple Interest   7.   Inventory Turnover I
4.   Compound Interest   8.   Credit Liability

* These modules will be available January 2005

Components under consideration for development

1.   Agency  
7.
  Inventory Turnover II
2.   Agency and Employment  
8.
  Measuring Productivity
3.   Credit Card Payments  
9.
  Pricing Strategies
4.   Depreciation  
10.
  Selling a Product
5.   Designing Golf Courses  
11.
  Starting a Skateboard Business
6.   Inventory Audit        
 
For an on-line demonstration visit our website at www.cordonline.net/sbir
For pricing at availability details, contact us at (800) 231-3015 ext. 428

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