First-glance finance

How do you keep track of the things you want to buy and still afford the things you need? You need a budget! Learn everything you need to know in Making a Budget. Common Core Connections: • Provides multistep word problems with the four basic functions • Enables readers to distinguish patterns with tables and graphs • Compares and contrasts different options for students to analyze.

How do you know you are getting the best deal in town? Sharpen your consumer smarts with Smart Spending. Curriculum Connections: - Shows how math can be used in real-world situations - Provides multistep word problems with the four basic functions - Compares and contrasts differences between needs and wants - Meets the national standards for fourth grade personal finance education.