Tag: Math & Economics

The Story of 7Sisters Financial Literacy Course

7Sisters’ High School Financial Literacy Curriculum

Once upon a time (as all good stories begin), Sara’s 3rd son was just a year away from completing high school. Therefore he was just itching to stretch his wings and leave the nest! Sara wanted to be sure her son was equipped to handle his finances wisely. She did not want him fall into
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What Homeschool High School Financial Literacy Should Include

What Homeschool High School Financial Literacy Should Include

We were asked what homeschool high school Financial Literacy should include. What Homeschool High School Financial Literacy Should Include Consumer Math is not the same as Financial Literacy. While Consumer Math has some important basic financial information, it is only the minimum. In order to truly have your homeschool high schoolers prepared for life, they
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Homeschool Consumer Math Often Misses the Mark

Homeschool Consumer Math Often Misses the Mark

Homeschool Consumer Math often misses the mark. This is what I found out the hard way! Homeschool Consumer Math Often Misses the Mark We sometimes get this question: What’s the difference between Consumer Math and Financial Literacy? Consumer Math used to be almost a throw-away course. When I was in high school it was what
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The Difference between Consumer Math and Financial Literacy

The Difference Between Consumer Math and Financial Literacy

A number of homeschooling parents have asked us to explain the difference between Consumer Math and Financial Literacy. The Difference Between Consumer Math and Financial Literacy Our homeschool high schoolers were required to earn a Consumer Math credit for their homeschool transcripts. We think that is an excellent idea because we remember the financial disasters
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