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Handout
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Interest Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
This Dr. Math site asks about simple interest and its effect on the repayment of a loan.
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Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Compound Interest

For Students 9th - 10th
The compound interest formula that banks use when the interest is compounded continually is an exponential function. Review the regular formula for compound interest on this site. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
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Lesson Plan
University of Nebraska Omaha

University of Omaha: Why We Save [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
Why do people need to save money? This lesson plan is geared for Kindergarten through 2nd grade and helps students understand the reasons for saving.
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Website
Other

Financial Pipeline: Interest Compounding

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a summary of compounding interest and distinguishes it from simple interest.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Interest?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines interest with an example.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Economy?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Overview of economics with an emphasis on basic economic terms and concepts.