Consumer Math and Personal Finance is a practical class covering real-life skills such as banking, budgeting, borrowing, credit cards, and income taxes; buying, renting, mortgaging, and maintaining homes; clothing and food shopping; life and health insurance; and vacation planning. Consumer Math is taught from a biblical perspective using the Bob Jones University Consumer Math textbook and incorporates biblical stewardship into every lesson.
The following textbooks and supplies are to be purchased by parents.
Under Class Details, see Class Attachment for a picture of the textbook.
Textbook:
Consumer Math, 3rd Edition, Student Edition
BJU Press 2021 (author: BJU Press)
ISBN: 978-1-62856-641-3
Supplies:
College-ruled, lined paper
Graph paper
Straight Edge
Scientific calculator
1" 3-ring binder with tabbed dividers
Optional: spiral-bound notebook
Successful completion of KEYS Algebra I or by permission of the instructor. If students are NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED in a KEYS Math or English class, we require Placement Evaluations to be sure they are placed at the best level to help them be successful in the coming year. Please contact the office to schedule an evaluation prior to class selection.
Parents are responsible for purchasing all textbooks and supplies before the first day of class.
KEYS will invoice supply fees at the time of registration and class selection. This fee covers materials, lab supplies, and other expenses incurred by the teacher. It is a one-time fee, transferable until August, but non-refundable.
Please note the grade level for this class. Students younger than the recommended grade levels need special permission before signing up for the class. Please contact the office for more information.
What happens if a class is full? You may email administration@keysofva.org to be waitlisted.