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The Mathematics of Money

Grades 7–10
All Dates and Tuition
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Tuition
$1,365

About the Course

Have you ever wondered why round-trip fares between cities vary, or how changes in interest rates impact the real estate market? Discover how mathematics influences everyday financial decisions in this online enrichment course! This course will provide you with a solid grasp of essential business and finance concepts, including the mathematics of buying and selling; the effects of simple and compound interest on loans, mortgages, and savings; and the role of taxes in personal and government budgets. Through engaging simulations, projects, and investigations, we’ll explore how to manage your own finances and gain insights into the broader economic forces that influence personal, public, and corporate investments. Join us to enhance your financial literacy and navigate the world of economics with greater ease.

Learning Objectives

  • Solve arithmetic operations involving fractions, ratios, and percentages
  • Apply arithmetic operations to solving business math concepts
  • Formulate and evaluate conclusions based on inferences made from quantitative information
  • Apply mathematical reasoning to solve real-world problems and interpret the mathematical solutions in context

About Advanced Enrichment courses

These courses offer above-grade-level material that is presented in a novel context, explored with other advanced learners, and guided by a CTY educator to help prepare students for higher-order thinking and college-style academic challenges.

Requirements

CTY courses have grade-level requirements and most require minimum test scores. Some courses may also have prerequisites.

Identification Details
Grade 7–10
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Coursework Prerequisites None

Dates and Tuition

All CTY courses require you to create an account and confirm Identification Level before enrolling can be completed.

Online

Spring A 2026
Jan 27, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026
$1,365

You will be asked to join or sign in first.

Days:

Days: Every Tue for 7 weeks

Times:

Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Register by:

Register by: December 15, 2025

Time Commitment:

Time Commitment:

Important Information

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
 

Families will be notified by email of any required materials one week prior to the course start date.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week (90 minutes of synchronous class time, 1-2 hours of independent work per week). Course will include 6 sessions over 6 weeks.

Technical Requirements
This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.
Spring B 2026
Mar 24, 2026 - May 5, 2026
$1,365

You will be asked to join or sign in first.

Days:

Days: Every Tue for 7 weeks

Times:

Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Register by:

Register by: February 17, 2026

Time Commitment:

Time Commitment:

Important Information

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].

Families will be notified by email of any required materials one week prior to the course start date.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week (90 minutes of synchronous class time, 1-2 hours of independent work per week). Course will include 6 sessions over 6 weeks.

Technical Requirements
This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Registration Fee and Financial Aid

Tuition and fees will be waived or reduced for students who qualify for financial aid.

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Join Fee $55

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In-Person registration fee $75

Non-refundable fee for in-person courses.

Online Registration Fee $15

Non-refundable fee for online courses.

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