ICYMI- NGPF just revamped our Investing resources. Find out what that means for our math resources.

Streamlined MATH Activities

We refreshed the MATH activities in the Investing unit with streamlined language that keeps the focus on the most important math concepts and personal finance key terms.

• MATH: Rule of 110 and Function Composition
• MATH: Exponential Growth in Investments
• MATH: Active vs Passive Funds
• MATH: Return on Investment
• MATH: Rule of 72

Updated DATA CRUNCHES

• DATA CRUNCH: How Does Your Asset Mix Impact Your Returns?
• DATA CRUNCH: How Successful Is the Average Investor?
• DATA CRUNCH: What’s Been The Best Investment Since 1926?

What Changed, What Stayed the Same?

We revamped Activities, Case Studies, MATH activities, and Data Crunches in the Investing Unit.

All lessons stayed the same, including the Trimester Course, Semester Course, Full-Year Course, Financial Algebra Course, and Middle School Course.

• Note: Lessons have embedded activities that may have been updated. Expect updated activities if you are using the Trimester, Semester, or Full-Year Course.

All Financial Algebra-specific resources stayed the same. This includes lessons, Applications, and activities created for the Financial Algebra course. 

Some activities in Financial Algebra were updated. These are personal finance activities that are embedded in the Financial Algebra Course. 

• PLAY: Roll With the Market
• ANALYZE: Inequalities in Investing
• MOVE: Let's Make a Mutual Fund
• INTERACTIVE: Invest With STAX!

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.