Function Junction

ESPN's 30-to-30: Broke is a documentary about sports stars who went from having millions of dollars to being broke. It discusses why this happens and how many lacked basic financial skills. It pinpoints the missing skills. This worksheet helps students see that it does not matter how much money you have if you use it wisely. I have used this movie guide for substitute plans since it generalizes financial principals. I always use this in my financial math classes. Students like the documentary an

I created and used this in my financial classes after we discuss credit reports. I use the Experian sample credit report that can be found online (the easiest way is by Google Search). The questions have students review the report with a critical eye so they can see what is on a credit report. Created by Function Junction

I have used this with my Personal Financial Mathematics classes for several years. Students search online for a credit card, then they must look at the terms and conditions of the credit card and answer the questions. It has helped my students realize that credit cards have pitfalls and starts the discussion of how to use credit cards responsibly. Created by Function Junction.

I created and used this in my Personal Financial Math classes after we completed many worksheets that had students calculating interest based on 8% (and sometimes higher) interest rates. I had a student comment that they thought they could make that kind of money just from interest, so I had to give my students a "wake-up call." I created this search where students find current rates so they can see what they are actually earning. Created by Function Junction

In my financial math classes, I find current event articles related to our current units. However, in the Investment Unit, I require them to find one and review it. I give several websites for them to find articles, read and review them. This worksheet leads them through the process. Created by Function Junction.