Practical Progress Mathematics II Unit: Money Management

The "Practical Progress" Mathematics Curriculum is designed to provide individuals with special needs a comprehensive and engaging approach to learning practical math skills that are essential for daily living, independence, and meaningful participation in their communities. This curriculum focuses on functional math concepts that can be applied in real-world situations, equipping learners with the skills they need to navigate everyday challenges. Throughout the curriculum, various teaching methods such as hands-on activities, visual aids, real-life examples, and repetition are represented to reinforce learning. The learning pace and complexity of the curriculum is based on individual needs and abilities, providing ample opportunities for practice and reinforcement. This curriculum regularly checks in with progress through informal observations and simple assessments to ensure that the material is being understood and retained.

Unit: Money Management Lessons 1-6

1.1: Recognize Different Forms of Money

* To familiarize students with coins, bills, checks, and electronic payments.

1.2: Understanding Value

* To enable students to understand the value of different denominations and how money can be exchanged for goods and services.

1.3: Budgeting Basics

* To introduce the concept of income, expenses, and savings, and why budgeting is important.

1.4: Safe Money Practices

* To educate about safe handling, storing of money, and being aware of potential scams.

1.5: Making Transactions

* To teach students how to make basic transactions, like purchasing an item, making a deposit, or withdrawing money.

1.6 Identifying Needs vs. Wants

* To understand the difference between essential expenses and luxury items.