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Personal Finance – 11/14/16
I. Bellwork – Questions & Answers If each person made $40,000, which person would have more federal and state tax withheld, a single person with 1 exemption or a married person with 2 exemptions? What is the standard withholding tax rate for Michigan? II, Objectives: Content Obj given gross wages and allowances, determine fed and […]
Personal Finance – 11/11/2016
I. Bellwork Q&A What factors (4) determine payroll taxes? Explain the importance and function of Form W-4. II. Objectives Content OBJ – given gross wages and allowances, calculate fed and state tax withheld from wages Lang OBJ – explain how to calculate fed and state tax withheld from wages III. Classwork Record Transactions and H&R […]
Economics – 11/11/2016
I. Bellwork: Page 146 6-7 Questions and Answers II. Objective: Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their endeavors. Demonstrate understanding of written, spoken, or visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response. III. Chapter 5 Retake today A. […]
Sociology – 11/11/2016
I. Bellwork: Page 92 Birth Order Chart Explain if you agree or disagree with the characteristics associated with the different birth orders listed in the chart? Use examples to support your stance. II. Objectives: Analyze the impact nature and nurture have on human development and the creation of one’s “self”. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources […]
Personal Finance – 11/10/16
I. Bellwork A. failure-to-pay-taxes Explain in detail the charges the business owner faced. What was the sentence in the case? Do you agree? Explain II. Objectives Content OBJ – given gross wages and allowances, calculate fed and state tax withheld from wages Discuss how Deductions, exemptions and tax credits reduce tax liability Complete IRS form […]
Economics – 11/10/2016
I. Bellwork A, Is Uber’s Surge-Pricing an Example of High-Tech Gouging? 3-2-1 Strategy- After reading the article, write and complete the following statements: (Must use 5 or more words) Three things I discovered/learned: Two things I found interesting: One question I have about this topic: II. Objective Analyze how prices send signals and provide incentives […]
Sociology – 11/10/2016
I. Bellwork: Q&A A, Read Identical Strangers Pages 88-89 Do you believe that twins share inherent personality characteristics? State and support your claim. Do you believe that inherent personality characteristics are also shared by siblings who are not twins? State and support your claim. II. Objectives: Discuss and examine the main factors that affect personality development […]
Personal Finance – 11/09/16
I. Bellwork A. credit-card-minimums-article Summarize the purpose of the article. 2-3 sentences Based on the article, create a bubble map identifying problems with paying the minimum balance. 4 circles Create a bubble map Identifying 4 actions mentioned in the article, a person can take to pay off their balance. 4 circles II. OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate how […]
Economics – 11/09/2016
I. Bellwork Sheet of paper with MLA Heading II. Objective Explain the law of supply and analyze changes in supply as well as changes in quantity supplied. Analyze the production function and other decision making models which allow businesses to maximize profits. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords […]
Sociology – 11/09/16
I. Bellwork: Q&A Social Groups Identify the claim being made in the article. Cite the evidence the author uses to support the claim Do you agree or disagree with the article? Explain II. Objectives: Analyze the text to create thinking maps based upon social groups and leaders. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and […]