follow us
on Twitter
@MyFinanceClass
Question of the Day Every day, class will start with a "Question of the Day". You should do your best to write a complete
response (2 sentence minimum) to the question and EMAIL it to me. If you aren't sure about what to write, please ask! No credit
will be given for late QODs, unless you were absent that day. 5pts daily, due by the end of class.
WEEK 24
Monday, February 13: Explain the difference between the DISCOUNT rate, the FEDERAL FUNDS rate and the PRIME
rate. Which one is controlled by the Fed? Which ones are influenced by the Fed?
Tuesday, February 14: In your own words, what did we learn about in BNK 3 & 4?
Wednesday, February 15: Aside from the actions of the Fed influencing interest
rates, what are some of the other factors that affect the interest charged by financial institutions?
Thursday, February 16: What bank accounts do you currently have? What bank
do you use? Why did you choose those particular types of accounts? That bank?
Friday, February 17: NO SCHOOL
WEEK 25
Monday, February 20: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday,
February 21: What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest? Why is compound interest such a powerful
savings tool?
Wednesday, February 22: No
QOD, you silly goose! We'll be on a field trip.
Thursday,
February 23: What is meant by the flow of deposits in our economy? What types of day-to-day economic activities are likely
to influence the flow of deposits?
Friday, February
24:
Current Event
Every week, you
will be responsible for finding a recent news article which relates to a business topic we are discussing in class. You should
type a paragraph in WORD summarizing your current event and include a hyperlink to the article. You may print out your paper
or email it as an attachment. The summary MUST be in your own words and include: 3 sentences summarizing the main points of
the article in your own words; 2 sentences explaining how it relates to a business we have been discussing in class; and 1
sentence giving a personal opinion statement about the article. Please also include appropriate ClipArt or SmartArt.
50pts weekly, due by the end of each week.
Click here to view a sample current event
Wall Street Journal Every month, you will receive a new copy of the Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition.
You should choose one of the articles and prepare a PowerPoint presentation that includes 6 slides: 1 title, 2 summarizing
the article, 1 with your personal reflections, 1 relating it to a topic we have discussed in class, and 1 with an essay question
that you could ask the class about the article. Presentations MUST be high quality. A few students will be chosen at random
each month to present to the class. 200pts monthly, due by the end of each month.
|
|
| Click picture to visit website |
Delving into the WSJ
|
|
| Click picture to see full image |
