Pitt County Schools
922210 OCC Math III
Instructional Guide
Time Frame: 1st grading period
SCOS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES / ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS, BENCHMARKS, AND SKILLS / ESSENTIAL TASKS, STRATEGIES, PROJECTS,, CONNECTIONS / RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND ASSESSMENT1.01 Solve problems involving: / · Whole number computation
· Decimals
· Fractions
· Percent / Guided practice worksheets
Games
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
1.02 Solve problems using the calculator. / · Number keys
· Symbols/function keys
· Corrects errors / Guided practice
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
1.03 Solve problems involving: / · Whole number computation
· Decimals
· Fractions
· Percent / Guided practice
Worksheets
Games / Practical Math for Consumers
1.04 Solve problems using the calculator. / · Whole number computation
· Decimals
· Fractions
· Percent / Guided practice
Worksheets
Games / Practical Math for Consumers
2.01 Demonstrate understanding of the
Importance of reviewing and
Monitoring financial transactions
For accuracy and completeness. / · Bank statement
· Credit card statements
· Bills
· Sales receipts / Discussion
Hands on activities
Word problems / Practical Math for Consumers
2.02 Complete credit applications and
demonstrate an understanding of
the billing procedures. / · Understands vocabulary
· Understands references
· Reads billing statements / Discussion
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
2.03 Organize and compile the
information required to complete
a credit application. / · Pay stubs
· Tax records
· Credit info / Discussion
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
2.04 Evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of buying on credit. / · Making payments
· Building good credit
· Bad credit / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
2.05 Investigate the places where credit
may be obtained. / · Banks
· Credit unions
· Dealerships
· Stores / Discussion
Field experiences / Practical Math for Consumers
2.06 Determine the factors which affect
a person’s ability to obtain credit. / · Credit rating
· Paying bills / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
2.07 Predict possible consequences of
abusing credit privileges. / · Legal
· Bankruptcy / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
2.08 Recognize and identify variable rates. / · Understands percents
· Understands interest rates / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
2.08 Recognize terms related to completing
an income tax form and sources for
assistance in completion. / · Understands vocabulary
· Adds
· Subtracts
· Multiplies
· Divides
· Privates tax preparation
· Government tax preparation / Discussion
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
2.10 Complete a W-4 form. / · Understands vocabulary
· Understands exemptions / Discussion
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
2.11 Identify the items needed from an
employer for income tax purposes. / · W-Z / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
2.12 Complete E-Z state and federal
income tax forms. / · Understands vocabulary
· Adds/subtracts/multiplies
· Uses tax table / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
2.13 Understand the importance and
maintain a log of hours worked. / · Regular time
· Over time / Discussion
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
2.14 Determine the gross pay for a
specified number of hours. / · Multiplies
· Regular hours
· Over time hours / Guided practice
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
2.15 Determine production rates and
gross pay for piecework. / · Adds decimals
· Multiplies decimals / Guided practice
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
2.16 Compute hourly wage including
overtime wages. / · Multiplies whole numbers
· Multiplies by fractions/decimals / Guided practice
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
2.17 Identify and understand the deductions from a paycheck to compute net pay. / · Understand vocabulary
· adds deductions
· subtracts from gross pay / Discussion
Guided practice
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
2.18 Determine the cost of job related
expenses. / · Transportaton
· Clothes
· Food
· Continuing education / Class discussions
Newspaper activities / Practical Math for Consumers
Time Frame: 2nd Grading Period
1.01 Solve problems involving: / · Whole number computation
· Decimals
· Fractions
· Percent / Guided practice
Worksheets
Games
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
1.02 Solve problems using the calculator. / · Number keys
· Symbols/function keys
· Correct errors / Guided practice
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
4.01 Identify the types and amounts of
insurance needed. / · House/apartment
· Car
· Life
· Health
· Disability / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
4.02 Evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of insurance options. / · Number keys
· Symbols/function keys
· Correct errors / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
4.03 Monitor and correct performance
during a specific task: / · Checkbook register.
· Change.
· Quality control. / Guided practice
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
4.04 Demonstrate skills to use a calculator
in everyday living situations. / · Keys numbers
· Keys symbols
· Understands
· Function keys / Practical Math for Consumers
4.05 Complete comparison-shopping
activities involving: / · Best buy.
· Quality vs. quantity.
· Name-brand vs. storebrand. / Guided practice
Worksheets
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
4.06 Evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of a lay away plan. / · Buy more
· Have to wait
· Defaulting / Practical Math for Consumers
4.07 Demonstrate the understanding and
use of: / · Coupons.
· Rebates.
· Other promotional offers. / Discussion / Practical Math for Consumers
4.08 Plan and purchase items after
determining the amount of discount,
savings, and total cost. / · Addition of decimals
· Subtraction of decimals
· Multiplication of decimals
· Percents / Guided practice
Newspaper ads
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
4.09 Compute the cost of parking for
specified time. / · Multiplies / Guided practice
Worksheets / Practical Math for Consumers
4.10 Demonstrate the ability to purchase
airplane, train and bus tickets. / · Reads schedules
· Uses telephone
· Cash/check/money order
· Secures tickets / Guided practice
Role play / Practical Math for Consumers
4.11 Plan a hotel stay, make reservations,
and determine the cost of lodging. / · Uses telephone to communicate
· Writes down information
· Multiplies days times price
· Cancellations / Discussion
Role play / Practical Math for Consumers
4.12 Determine the cost of owning an
automobile: / · License.
· Insurance.
· Taxes.
· Upkeep.
· Fuel. / Guided practice
Worksheet
Calculator / Practical Math for Consumers
4.13 Read, adjust, and follow recipes to: / · Plan a shopping list.
· Budget amount needed.
· Write a check.
· Allot time to prepare.
· Prepare simple meal. / Guided practice
Calculator
Worksheets
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
4.13 Develop an awareness of the
responsibilities of using a computer: / · Cost involved.
· Trouble shooting.
· Safety.
· Security. / Discussion
Guest speaker / Practical Math for Consumers
Time Frame: 3rd grading period
1.01 Solve problems involving: / · Whole number computation
· Decimals
· Fractions
· Percent / Discussion
Role play / Practical Math for Consumers
1.02 Solve problems using the calculator. / · Whole number computation
· Decimals
· Fractions
· Percent / Discussion
Role play / Practical Math for Consumers
3.01 Demonstrate the use of appropriate
tools to measure objects. / · Rulers
· Tape measures
· Protractor / Demonstration
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
3.02 Using the calendar plan dates and
activities in the future. / · Reads days of week
· Reads months
· Count days / Discussion
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
3.03 Demonstrate the preparation and use
of a daily schedule for: / · Medication.
· Meal-time.
· Arrival and departure time.
· Transportation. / Demonstration
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
3.04 Demonstrate the preparation and use
of a weekly schedule for: / · Leisure activities.
· Days off.
· Overtime. / Demonstration
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
3.05 Demonstrate the preparation and use
of a monthly schedule for: / · Bill paying.
· Travel.
· Appointments. / Demonstration
Hands on activities / Practical Math for Consumers
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