Payday! (21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math)

Beaton, Kathryn

ISBN 10: 1633625737 ISBN 13: 9781633625730

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

When it's time to cash your paycheck, do you wonder how much to spend versus save? This book introduces readers to making best use of their paychecks. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 4-8-Emphasizing financial literacy, this series makes complex ideas highly accessible to tween readers. Whether tackling the basics or teaching students how to make smart choices, each volume illustrates how to handle money wisely, then reinforces this idea with "Real World Math Challenge[s]" that test students' understanding of the topic. Similarly, "Life and Career Skills" and "21st Century Content" sidebars encourage discussion and further consideration and provide solid financial advice. Photos feature a diverse cast of children and young adults, and Giving Back includes real-world examples of positive and uplifting organizations (Locks of Love, VolunteerMatch) and phenomena (2014's ALS ice bucket challenge), which add authenticity. In-text vocabulary that is later included with pronunciation in the glossary appears in bold black font, and while the graphics are not remarkable, they also don't distract from or overwhelm the information. VERDICT Seamlessly integrating real-world math and finance, this set is an excellent addition.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1633625737
• ISBN 13: 9781633625730
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32