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"Deals on Wheels!" Car Loan Project Activity"Deals on Wheels!" Car Loan Project Activity
Publisher
Sierra College
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Math
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Year
2004
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"Deals on Wheels!" Car Loan Project

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Help your class members learn how to use their income wisely with a comprehensive lesson plan on calculating monthly car payments. Using basic math skills and online calculators, your learners will determine the total amount to be financed for a car, pros and cons of different interest rates, and standard loan terms.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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social studies

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  • Includes all activity worksheets, answer keys, rubrics, and suggested additional resources
  • Very well organized and clear step-by-step instructions

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  • Instructor may need to research some background information and concepts to completely prepare for the lesson

Common Core

WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.8

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