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Middle School: Money Matters: Math and Money

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Empower young minds with math and money skills for life!

 

This engaging and interactive course is designed for middle school students in grades 6 to 8. It combines fundamental math skills with practical lessons in financial literacy. Students will explore the world of money, learn essential math concepts through real-life financial scenarios and a lot of fun hands-on activities. In the process, they would develop valuable skills for managing money wisely. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to make informed financial decisions and understand the importance of budgeting, saving, and investing.

What You Will Learn

 

At the end of the course, students will be able to

  • Apply math and money skills to real-life scenarios and decision-making such as shopping and bill payments.
  • Create and manage budgets, differentiating between needs and wants.
  • Grasp the basics of investing and how money grows.
  • Reflect on personal financial goals and responsible money management.
  • Apply critical thinking for financial decision-making.

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Course Information

1.50 units
TBD

Course sessions

Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.