Mr. Gschwind's Math Classroom

Math Applications For The Real World

Have you ever wanted to start your own business?  Before you do, it is a good idea to first examine the mathematics behind a small business startup.

www.sba.gov

Have you ever wanted to invest your money?  Before you do, it is a good idea to examine the business cycle, along with governmental fiscal and monetary policy and their effects on the stock and bond markets.

www.nyse.com - The New York Stock Exchange.

www.nasdaq.com - The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.                                                

www.savingsbonds.gov - Support your government by buying U.S. Savings Bonds.

finance.yahoo.com - An excellent source for financial information.

View our final stock market project.

Would you like to live out the American Dream of owning your own home?  If so, it is a good idea to examine the local housing market, types of loans, credit, loan qualification, sub-prime lending, appreciation, equity, amortization and the costs of  buying and selling a home.

www.realtor.com - Search for properties across the country.

www.homestore.com - A great source for loan information and financial calculators.

Learn about the importance of tax planning and how to prepare your tax return.  www.irs.gov

Learn about the true cost of a college education and the financial planning involved in paying for higher education.

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Learn about the importance of insurance, including auto, home, life, health and disability insurance.  Also learn how factors such as location, gender and lifestyle can affect insurance costs.

www.accuquote.com