The NGPF Financial Algebra Course teaches students personal finance skills and knowledge while also reviewing core concepts from pre-algebra, algebra, and statistics. Below are some FAQs we get from teachers about this popular course.

FAQs

• How long is the Financial Algebra Course?

  We suggest implementing the Financial Algebra Course as a year-long course.

• Who is the target audience for the Financial Algebra course?

  Juniors and seniors seeking a third or fourth math credit.

• Does the Financial Algebra Course count as a math credit?

  This is state-dependent. We recommend using it as a fourth-year math course or as an alternative to Algebra II if your state doesn't require Algebra II.

• Can the Financial Algebra Course replace Algebra I or Algebra II?

  No, we do not recommend replacing Algebra I or II with the Financial Algebra Course.

  • Algebra I: The Financial Algebra Course covers similar topics as Algebra I. We recommend it as a supplementary course taken at the same time or after Algebra I. We do not recommend it as a replacement for Algebra I.
  • Algebra II: The Financial Algebra Course can be offered as an alternative to Algebra II. However, it does not cover the same topics and is not a direct replacement.

• Is the course eligible for NCAA credit?

  Since schools handle the NCAA submission process, we can't guarantee approval. While NCAA doesn't accept personal finance credits, this course may qualify since it's structured as a math class.

• Is the course standards aligned?

  The Financial Algebra Course is aligned to the National Standards for Personal Financial Education and the Common Core Standards for Mathematics.

• Does the Financial Algebra Course come with any vocabulary resources?

  • Each unit comes with its own Quizlet. Find these in the Unit Plans.
  • The Personal Finance Dictionary includes a more comprehensive list of personal finance terms, as well as Spanish translations

• How much overlap is there between the Financial Algebra Course and NGPF’s high school Personal Finance courses?

  • The Financial Algebra Course includes 8 of the 11 units that are in the high school personal finance courses. While these units are similar, many resources will be different.
  • The 3 personal finance units that are not covered in the Financial Algebra Course are Behavioral Economics, Career, and Consumer Skills.
  • Students can take both Financial Algebra and an NGPF personal finance course, though it might feel similar. The Financial Algebra Course does not go into the same level of depth as the Semester Course.

  Learn more about how NGPF’s courses compare.

• How is the Financial Algebra Course structured?

  Each of the 10 units in the Financial Algebra Course features two types of lessons:

  • Personal finance lessons with a math connection
  • Math lessons with a personal finance application

Learn More:

• Can I modify the order of the units in the Financial Algebra Course?
• How do I trim the Financial Algebra Course for a shorter time frame?

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