Comparing Interest Calculations

EQ - How is simple interest calculated differently than compound interest?

1. Mini Lesson - Calculating with Percentages 
2. Practice - Advanced Organizer
3. Learning Focused Activity - A Saving Comparison: Simple v. Compound
4. TPS - Discussion Question: What caused the difference in the end result of the activity?
5. Key Terminology
6. TOD - Answer the EQ
   

The Impact of Saving

EQ - How does interest impact your savings?

1. Activator: Bank It Or Bust
2. Discussion Questions?
1. What happened?
2. Is this a realistic approach for you?
3. Introduction to Interest
4. Calculating Interest

A Closer Look At Bank Accounts

EQ - How are banking institutions chosen?

1. Activator: Chalk Talk Recap
2. Bank Account Comparisons
3. Shared Inquiry - Pick The Right Account
4. Deeper Investingation
1. How do the items from your reading impact you choice of financial institution?
2. Check to see
5. Discussion Question - How are bank accounts different based on customer usage?
6. TPS  
1. Review your answer to your initial decision
2. Has your initial opinion changed? Why or why not?
7. TOD - Answer the EQ

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