Financial Literacy Resources

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on money.

In this Slide Show, apply concepts of linear functions to the context of saving money.

Note: The download is a PPT file.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we analyze the reasons why Radio Shack has struggled as a business.

January 2015. In this issue of Math in the News we review box office statistics for the previous year.