Module 2

In other modules in this course, you will learn how math is essential to various careers and trades. But what if you don’t end up in one of those careers? Will math apply to your everyday life? Yes! In North American society most people end up buying or leasing a vehicle at some point in their lives, and you need math to analyze your options. You may also decide to start up a small business. You will need math to help you make decisions to keep your financial house in order.

 

In Module 2, you will learn about the math involved in buying or leasing a vehicle in the context of operating a small business. You will also explore a fun side of math—puzzles and number games.

 

You will work to answer the module question: How can mathematics be used to build strategies for success in games or finance?

 

You will explore the lessons and questions in the table.

 

Lesson	Topic	Lesson Questions
1	Owning and Operating a Small Business	How do financial decisions affect the profitability of a small business?
2	Buying or Leasing a Vehicle	How can you determine the best purchase or lease option for acquiring a vehicle?
3	Puzzles	How can you use personal strategies to solve puzzles and logic games?

 

 

At the end of each lesson you will be prompted to complete part of the Module 2 Project: Owning and Operating a Small Business. You might want to skip forward to the Module 2 Project for a sneak peek now.

 

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