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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Simple Interest

For Students 9th - 10th
This math site explains and defines the concept of "simple interest" and gives a formula for finding this value in terms of time and rate.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

Answers and Explanations Simple and Compound Interest

For Students 9th - 10th
If a bank account produces "simple interest", the interest is paid directly and does not become part of the account's interest-bearing balance. That balance remains constant, and it's easy to figure out how much money you earn. This site...
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Other

Credit Karma: Simple Loan Payment Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
If you enter the values for a simple loan payment, it will give the monthly payments. You will need to know the principal, interest, and amount of time in years.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Savings and Credit

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article explaining the basics about savings accounts and two kinds of interest: simple and compound. Also learn about managing your credit and credit card debt. Click on "Know the Terms: How to Manage Your Credit Cards" to read...
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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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Lesson Plan
University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: M&m Interesting [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site from the University of Omaha provides a lesson plan indicated for 6-8th grades. "During this lesson, students use the economic concepts of trade-offs and opportunity costs to decide between savings accounts with simple interest...
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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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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Simple Interest Calculator a = P(1 + Rt)

For Students 9th - 10th
This simple interest calculator calculates an accrued amount that includes principal plus interest.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Simple Interest and Compound Interest

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains simple and compound interest with formulas and examples.