BIO

Jennifer was born in Nashville, TN and graduated from Ezell-Harding Christian School with a full scholarship to MTSU.  She is married to Ricky Land and has attended North Boulevard Church of Christ for 12 years.  She has been home schooling her two children, Alex and Nathan, for 11 years.  She loves crocheting, reading, and coffee. 

Consumer Math       

32 WEEK CLASS


Tutor Name: Jennifer Land

Course Name: Consumer Math

Required Text: 

  • Consumer Math Student 3rd Edition, Burkholder, Lemon, Hall BJU Press
    https://www.bjupress.com/category/consumer-math-curriculum
    ISBN - 978-1-62856-641-3

  • Format – physical textbook OR softbound eTextbook, which is offered through the VitalSource Bookshelf® platform.

Optional:

  • If your umbrella school requires a more advanced curriculum I have supplemental Study.com resources available.

Copy Fee: N/A

Minimum Number of Students: 6

Maximum Number of Students: 12

Course Description/Outline/Objectives: 

Consumer Math is a practical, real-world mathematics course designed to equip students with the financial skills they need for everyday life. Using the Not Consumed Consumer Math curriculum, this course helps students understand how math applies to real financial decisions they will face as consumers, earners, and future household managers.

Throughout the course, students learn to manage money wisely by exploring topics such as budgeting, saving, banking, credit, interest, taxes, insurance, investing, and smart purchasing decisions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, stewardship, and personal responsibility, encouraging students to evaluate needs versus wants and make informed financial choices.

Lessons are hands-on and application-based, with real-life scenarios, projects, and problem-solving activities that build confidence and competence in personal finance. This class is more project based and less problem based than your typical math course. For example, we'll use numbers discussed in class to make a budget for a family of four as opposed to a test on budgeting or multiple problems using percentages. By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in consumer math and be better prepared to navigate financial responsibilities with wisdom and independence.

Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework:  5+ hours per week.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class:  11th – 12th

Rate for Additional Private Tutoring: $20/hour