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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: What do you think makes a company financially healthy? What are some examples of financial
problems a business might face?
Tuesday, February 14:
People are always saying "time is money". What exactly do you think this means? Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
Wednesday, February 15: Explain how both interest
rates and inflation affect decisions made by business owners.
Thursday,
February 16: Is there a difference between growing and improving a business? Is it possible to grow and not improve or
improve but not grow? Explain.
Friday, February 17:
NO SCHOOL
WEEK 25
Monday, February 20: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday,
February 21: What is the accounting cycle? What are the 6 steps in the accounting cycle?
Wednesday, February 22: What is an INFORMATION SYSTEM? What types of information does a business collect?
What do they use it for?
Thursday, February 23:
Imagine you're starting up your own business. What are all of the possible sources of financial capital for your new venture?
Where on the balance sheet would they appear?
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.
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Delving into the WSJ
