SUBJECTS: Math, Social Studies

LEARNER OUTCOMES: The Student will:
1- demonstrate the ability to correctly write a check
2- demonstrate the ability to correctly log information into a ledger
3- demonstrate the ability to use basic math calculations

DURATION OF LESSON: 1-40 minute class period

MATERIALS: checkbooks created in lesson one using Creating a Checkbook ,calculators (optional)

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE: Calculators (optional), computer with PowerPoint to access Writing a Piggy Check

TEACHER NOTES: Each teacher will develop their own situations for check writing in procedure two and beginning balance in procedure three

PROCEDURES:
1 Use PowerPoint Writing a Piggy Check to instruct the class on the proper way to write a check and record the check in a ledger.
2 Give students five bills that they will have to pay using checks, students will then log these in their ledgers.
3 Given a beginning balance students will use ledger entries to calculate current balance.

MODIFICATIONS: use calculators as needed, oral reading as needed, peer tutoring

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES: Incorporate this activity as part of the classroom weekly bank from Lesson 1.

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT: written checks, ledger entries and balance

WEST VIRGINIA INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Math:
7.9 -add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers
7.11- select and use an appropriate process for estimating and computing fractions, decimals, percents, and whole numbers
Social Studies:
7.60- use a variety of audio-visual and multi-media materials to master seventh grade Social Studies Instructional Objectives

NATIONAL STANDARDS:
use problem solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical concepts
formulate problems from situations within and outside mathematics
develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems with emphasis on multi-step problems
acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully