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Previous Assignments
Intro to Personal Finance, Mrs. Vetter

This information will be updated weekly and is listed in date order starting with the first day of class and flowing downward to the last day of class (most recent on the bottom). You can scroll down to the date you are looking for or select the link "Jump to the bottom" for most recent assignment.

Mon. Aug 19 No School
Tue. Aug 20

No School

Wed Aug 21 Welcome Back to School!

Introduction Sylubus:

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Cover the Webpage and previous assignments pages

 

Thur. Aug 22

Today:

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Create a Classmarker.com account (Must be 8 charaters, 1 capital and lower case letter, 1 number, and 1 special character)

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Create a Virtual business account: knowledgematters.com

  • Class Key: PV8XC6
  • User Name: Use your mymps.us emal to create an account
  • Password: inititalslunchcode*

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1. This or That Classroom Activity

 

 

Fri. Aug. 23

1. Handed out the Activty Packet (linked below). This is worksheets and notes for this chapter.

2. Completed Lecture and entered the notes into the activity packet for page 1. This comes from the PowerPoint Notes link below. We discussed and took notes in the activity packets for Slides 1-6

3. Handed out and completed the Group Activity on the 5 Elements of Personal Finance

Material LInks

Activity Packet handed out first day and worth 20 pts.
PowerPoint Notes - slides of all notes taken during class.


Mon. Aug 26

1. Completed Lecture and entered the notes into the activity packet for page 2. This comes from the PowerPoint Notes link below. We discussed and took notes in the activity packets for Slides 8-13 in the link

2. Complete the Want vs Need assignment in google classroom

Material LInks

Activity Packet handed out first day and worth 20 pts.
PowerPoint Notes - slides of all notes taken during class.

Tue. Aug 27

- 15 min to complete the Want Vs Needs Assignment from Yesterday.

1. Completed Teacher Lecture on Slides 14 - 15. Watched the video on slide 14, entered notes in activity packet from the video llisting the mistakes people make throughout their lifetime (based on age).

Wed Aug 28

Reading Break:

1. Complete Page three of your Activity packet: Read the Article "10 Money Mistakes (link below). List the 10 most common mistakes everyone makes in the left column of the table in the activity packet. Then in the right column, in your own words define each of the 10 mistakes.

2. The final question on page 3 of the Note actiity packet is to read an article of your choice about mistakes people make about money. Add any additional findings from your article to the bottom of this page.

Material Links:

Watch the Video on Money Mistakes
Read an Article 10 Money Mistakes

Thur. Aug 29


1. Finish PowerPoint for Lesson 1, Slides 17-20 Opportunity cost
2. Completed the Google Classroom EdPuzzle assignment.

Material LInks
PowerPoint Notes Lesson 1

Fri. Aug. 30

Completed the Assignment in Google Classroom: Setting Goals


Mon. Sep. 02

No School

Tue. Sep. 03 No School
Wed

Sep. 04

Completed the Notes for Slides 1 - 17 with your instructor and from the Lesson 2 notes linked below. After lecture you will have work time to complete the two assignments below
2. Complete the Group Assignment in your activity packet
3. Complete the Smart goal for Purchasing a Used Car in your activity packet.

Material Links:
Student Activity Packet
if need another:
PowerPoint Lesson 2

Thur. Sep. 05

1. Complete the Create Your Savings Goal Test Assignment in your activity Packet. Hand in the completed Note/Activity Packet for 20 points. The packet must be completed in it's entirety or it is worth no points.

Video Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Fri. Sep. 06

1. Go to Google Classroom and complete the Chap. Intro PF Open Note Assessment


Mon. Sep. 09

Chapter 1 - Career Choice

1. Handed out the Student Activity packet (link below)

2. Completed the notes for the Activity packet. Notes come from slides 1 - 16 of the PowerPoint in the link below:

Material Links:
Student Activity Note Packet
PowerPoint Notes - Lesson 1

Tue. Sep. 10

 

1. Complete the Minimum Wage Assignment found on Google Classroom

Material Links:

Student Activity Note Packet
PowerPoint Notes - Lesson 1

Wed

Sep. 11

Early Out

1. Kahoot Review

2. Completed the crossword Puzzle in your activity Packet

Thur. Sep. 12

1. Completed Notes for Slides 16 - 28

2. Did Calcualting Wage Practice as a Class.

Fri. Sept. 13 Completed the Google Classroom Calculating Wage Assignment

Mon. Sep. 16

1 Watch the Ed puzzle "Thats Gross" and answer the few questions.

2. Completed Lecture and Notes for Lesson 1-2 in the Activity Packet for Slides 1-11

3. Group activity: How does Career Choice impact in the future?

Material Links:

Leson 1-2 Note Packet:
Lesson 1-2 Selecting a Career Notes:

Tue. Sep. 17

1. Completed the Notes in the Activity Packet for Slides 12

2. Self Assessment on Google Classroom

Material Links:

Reading Break Leson 1-2 Note Packet:
Lesson 1-2 Selecting a Career Notes:

Self Assessment Web Site: https://www.mynextmove.org/

Wed

Sep. 18

Finish Notes 1-2 Career Choice:

1. Went online to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) and reviewed how to use.

2. Handed out the printed Web Project for the OOH (linked below) and completed these.

Material Links:

Web Project for the OOH & ONet

 

Thur. Sep. 19

Finish Notes 1-2 Career Choice:

1.Reviewed and went over O*net

2. Completed the Onet section of the Web Project - Complete and hand in the Web Project for a grade.

Material Links:

Web Project for the OOH & ONet
Check out Cost of Living Comparison

Fri. Sept. 20

1. Can you make it as An Uber Driver activity. Handed out the assignment to play the game in class.

Material Links:

Leson 1-2 Note Packet:
Lesson 1-2 Selecting a Career Notes:

Uber Game Link


Mon. Sep. 23

Working on Career Choice Project

Items to complete: Working on Creating Information slides. Use the Rubric to ensure all details are included.

Material Links:

Career Choice Project Rubric
Presentation Tips
Free Slide backgrounds at Slidecarnival.com
Sample Career Project

Tue. Sep. 24

Add Graphics and Pictures

Transitions - From one slide to another
Animations - Text coming incord your Career Choice Using PowerPoint

Wed

Sep. 25

Working on Career Presentaiton

Thur. Sep. 26

Finish and Hand in the Career Presentaiton

Fri. Sept. 27

Begin Chapter 2

1. Handed out the Activity Packet for class. Lecutured and completed notes on slide 1 - 10 from PowerPoint below

Material Links

Class Activity Packet: Chapter 2 Lesson 1, slides 1-10
Lesson 2 - 1 PowerPoint Notes:


Mon. Sep. 30

1. Completed Slides 13 - 14 in the Lesson 2-1 Notes (linked below)
2. Completed Google Classroom: Getting a "Job" to Prepare for Career.

Material Links:

Class Activity Packet: Lesson 1, slides 13-14
Lesson 2 - 1 PowerPoint Notes:

Tue. Oct. 01

1. Complete Slides 1 - 4 in Lesson 2 Job Search

2. Handed out the Resume Packet and work on Writing a Resume. Discussed the Heading, heading formating rules, and skills.

Material Links:

Class Activity Packet: Lesson 1, slides 13-14
Lesson 2 - 2 PowerPoint Notes:
Resume Packet Hand Out

Wed

Oct. 02

Writing a Resume
Thur. Oct. 03 Writing a resume
Fri. Oct. 04

- Finish Notes on ND Laws for Minors working in your note packet. This informatoin is on Slides 17 - 20 in the link below:

- Go to Google Classroom. Watch the Edpuzzle "Finding a Job" and complete page three of note activity packet while you watch the video. The video has 9 questions as well. Be sure to select replay if needed before you answer any questions.

Material Links:

PowerPoint Slides for Notes

Note activity packet page 3: Where to find Job LIstings:


Mon. Oct. 07

1. Began Discussing Coverletters and how used to apply for a job. To apply, you must customize the letter to fit the job.

2. Complete the Finding Job Openings exercise. Use Monster.com, Indeed.com and snagajob.com to complete this packet.

3. After completion of the Finding Job Openings packet, you will select one job opening from the packet and begin writing the cover letter and complete the packet.

Material LInks:
Finding job openings
:


12 Ways to Find a Job for the final page questions.

Tue. Oct. 08

Finished the Finding Job Opening Handout

- Mrs. Vetter handed out Cover Letter Packet for Monday's assignment and discussed this in class. If you are at home. Please open and print.

Wed

Oct. 09

Reading Break
Early Out
Work on Cover Letter

Material Links:

Cover Letter Packet

Thur. Oct. 10

Writing A Cover Letter Hand out Cover Letter Packet

Fri. Oct. 11 Writing A Cover Letter Hand out Cover Letter Packet

Mon. Oct. 14 Community Service Day - Tie Blankets
Tue. Oct. 15 Community Service Day - Tie Blankets
Wed

Oct. 16

1. Handed out the Packet of notes for Chapter 5.

2. Complete the Edpuzzle Where did all my paycheck go.

Thur. Oct. 17 No School
Fri. Oct. 18 No School

Mon. Oct. 21

1. DIscussed 401K and IRA Roth from the video on Friday .

2. Chapter 5 - Work Forms and Laws. Printed and handed out the Student Activaity/Note Packet (linked below).

3. Class discussion, lecture, and notes were completed for page one and the top of page two in note packet. Stopped at Forms needed for Employment. These are from the PowerPoint notes slides 1 - 16

Material Links:

Student Activity/Note Packet
PowerPoint Notes - Slides 1 - 14

Tue. Oct. 22

1. Finished class discussion, lecture, and notes were completed for page one and the top of page two in note packet. Stopped at Forms needed for Employment. These are from the PowerPoint notes slides 1 - 16

3. Completed what are taxes used for in Google Classroom

Wed

Oct. 23

1 Did the Notes for W4 & Social Security Forms Slides Slides 15 - 25

2. Filled out a W4 form together in Activity Packet.

3. Discussed the Social Security Card and how to get one. Completed the How to get a Social Security Card online Assignement

Material Links:

Student Activity/Note Packet
PowerPoint Slides 15-25

Thur. Oct. 24
  1. Complete the Payroll Tax Tutorial on your own- Read and Review the file Tax Tutorial linked below. Use the information from this file to complete the student activity Packet (your note packet) on Payroll taxes and fill in the notes in your packet for Payroll Taxes on the bottom of page 3 & all of page 4.
  2. After completion of notes, have Mrs. Vetter Sign your packet
  3. Go to google classroom and answer the questions Labeled "Tax Tutorial"

Material Links:

Student Activity/Note Packet
TheTax Tutorial presentaiton

Fri. Oct. 25

Shark Tank


Mon. Oct. 28

Checked your work on the Payroll Taxes
Completed Slide 25-37

1. Complete the I9 form and W2 Form

Material Links:

Student Activity/Note Packet
PowerPoint Slides 25 - 37

 

Tue. Oct. 29

1. Review on Google Classroom - Review Work Forms

Wed

Oct. 30


Begin 5-2 - Group Presentation Project: Workplace laws that protect employees
Presenation Rubric

−Topic must have a definition (5 pts)
−Minimum Include 5 key facts about the law – what/who it protects/ how it protects employees (10 Points)
−Your instructor will approve your details to be taught (5 pts)
−You will present your topic as notes to the class. (15 points.  This is the class notes for everyone) 
−Hand into the Classroom Stream and label it as the law name, students who created it followed by the share link from pictochart (10 Points)
•FMLA by Cassie Vetter - https://create.piktochart.com/output/50021551-clock 
Thur. Oct. 31 Working on Presentaitons
Fri. Nov. 01 Present in Class

Mon. Nov. 04

Finsh Presentations:

Complete the Employmnet Law Quizzizz in Google Classroom.

Tue. Nov. 05

Chapter - Employment Benefits:

1. Handed out the Note Packet: Print this if you are working from home.

2. Discussed and Completed Slides 1 - 7 from the notes PowerPoint

3. Go to google classroom and complete the Ed Puzzle. Watch the video and answer the questions.

Materials Needed
Presentation Slides 1-7

Wed

Nov. 06

1. Complete Notes Slide 8-20 on you own. Open the link below, copy the notes into your packet on page 4

Go to Google classroom and complete the Types of Retiement accounts.

Materials Needed
Presentation Slides 8 - 20

Thur. Nov. 07

1. Completed the Slides 1. Complete the lecture and notes from the PowerPoint for Slides 21-32

2. Upon Completion of the notes, go to Google Classroom and complete the assignment "My Benefits Opinion".

Material Needed:

PowerPoint Slides
Note Packet Pages

Fri. Nov. 08

Handed out the Assignment: Which Summer JOb


Mon. Nov. 11 No School Veterns Day
Tue. Nov. 12

1. Handed out the assignment "Choose Job Benefits".

2. Hand in once completed.

Wed

Nov. 13

1, Begin the Chapter on Spending and Savings:Handed out the Activity Packet (linked below) Chapter 9

2. Lecture and took notes on Slides 1 - 8

3. Students went to Google Classroom and completed Ed Puzzle: Spent Looking for Change

Material Needed:

Activity Packet for Chapter 9
Discussed Notes Slides 1 - 8

Thur. Nov. 14

1. Discussed the Video on Edpuzzle from yesterday

2. Open the article here titled Where to Cash Your Checks, and completed the top section of the notes on top of Page 2, where you can cash a check should you choose not to bank.

2. Be sure you read the article then go to Google Classroom and complete the Assignment "Review Where to Cash my Checks if I don't have a bank account"

Material Needed:

Article here titled Where to Cash Your Checks

Fri. Nov. 15

1. Open and Complete notes in the note packet from slides 09- 19. Complete the notes on page 2 through the top of page three. Stop after the Purpose of a checking account.. After completeing do step 2.

2. Go to Google Classroom and Complete the Banking Project. All the directions and articles needed are linked in the form.

Material Needed:
Linked Slides 9 - 19


Mon. Nov. 18 Complete the Banking Project from Friday.
Tue. Nov. 19

1. Handed out the Overdraft Assignment. Complete page 1 & 2 only.
Use the following Articles to complete this assignment.

Materials Needed

Overdraft Assignment. Complete page 3 - 5. Hand in packet..

NerdWallet's What are Overdraft Fees

Wed Nov. 20

1. Begin Lesson 9-2 on Budgeting. Complete yoiur notes for slides 1 - 11 linked below.

2. Completed the Video from Edpuzzle and answered the questions, putting into your note packet on Page 6 of the notes.

3. Complete the Draw Your Budget Plan in the note packet on Page 5 of note packet

Classroom Material Links:

Note Packet
Notes: Slides 1 - 11

Thur. Nov. 21

Learn two additional methods of Budgeting:
1. Zero Plan Budget video: Watch the video and enter notes from the video into note packet on the bottom of page 5 and top of page six.

2. Learn about the the third type of budeting by reading the article Cash Envelope Budget - Read the Article and complete the note packet page 6.

3. Upon completion, your instructor must initial your note pages to show you completed the assignment as scheduled.

Material Links:

- Zero Plan Budget video:
- Article Cash Envelope Budget

After Completion - discussed these as a class.

Fri. Nov. 22

2. Handed out the Budget Assignment Packet - This is a Test. Complete Page 1 of the budget assignment

Material Links:

Budget Assignment Packet
Paycheck Calculator Link at Smartassets.com used in the assignment packet



Mon. Nov. 25

1. Handed out the Budget Assignment Packet - This is a Test. Complete Page 1 of the budget assignment

Material Links:

Budget Assignment Packet
Paycheck Calculator Link at Smartassets.com used in the assignment packet

Tue. Nov. 26

Today's Assignments:

1. Continue working on the Budeting Assignment (see link below) to create a budget using Google Sheets. Complete page 2 & 3,

2. Create a google slides spreadsheet. Enter the figures from your Budget packet into your google sheets budget file like the example on page three.

3. Open a blank file in Google Sheets.

- Name your budget Budget for "Your Name"
- Create a field for gross income, net income, and list a column for each payperiod.
- Create column headings for fixed expenses, variable expenses, total Expenses, savings, and spending on wants.

Google Sheets Tips::

Adding, subtracting, multipication, or division:
= Cell name + Cell name
= cell name * cell name
= cell name / cell name
= cell name - cell name

All formulas begin with an equal sign and no spaces between.
Example: =A12+A13

Adding Several Fields at once::
-enter equal sign followed by Sum, followed by a parenthesis, first cell name, followed by a colon, then last cell name followed by a parenthesis. See example: This will add all up for you.

=sum(A12:A20)

Wed

Nov. 27

Today's Assignment Directions:

1. Continue working on the budget. Finish and hand in the packet into the inbox. Hand in the google speadsheet into Google classroom assignment

Material Links:

Budget Assignment Packet
Paycheck Calculator Link at Smartassets.com used in the assignment packet

Thur. Nov. 28

No School Thanksgiving

Fri. Nov. 29

No School Thanksgiving


Mon. Dec. 02

Begin Chapter 10 -

1. Finsh and hand in the budget Assignment

Tue. Dec. 03

1. Printed and passed out Note Pages Page 1 & 2 of the Note packet (link below). If you are working from home, print, or open it electronically and complete your notes.

2. Completed Slides 1-6 and entered these into the notes for Banking fees

3. Completed the google classroom assignment on Checking Account Agreements

Material Links:

Printed Note Packet Pages
PowerPoint Notes Slides

Wed

Dec. 04

1. Complete the Banking Alerts Assignment on Google Classroom.

2. Completed the Notes for Slides 9 - 12 and discussed the many types of Bank Alerts.

3. Completed the Assignment of logging into your own checking account and set up banking alerts for you to receive via text.

Material Links:

Printed Note Packet
PowerPoint Notes Slides

Thur. Dec. 05

Today's Assignments:

1. Finished Notes for slides 13-24 on Deposit Slips, Checks, and endorsements.

2. Handed out and completed the Check, Deposit and Endorsement Assignment.

Material Links:

Printed Note Packet Pages
PowerPoint Notes Slides
Check and Endorsement Assignment

 

Fri. Dec. 06

DECA Store Hours


Mon. Dec. 09

1. Learned how to reconcil a bank statement and register from 10 - 2 notes slides 1 - 8 (link below)

Material Links:

Notes: Chapter 10 Note packet page 5 - 8
Notes for 10 - 2 Note Slides in PowerPoint

Tue. Dec. 10

Printed and handed out the Bank Statement Practice

Wed

Dec. 11

Handed out BanK Simulation Packet

Finish and Hand in

Thur. Dec. 12

Finish January
Answer the January Questions on Google Classroom

Fri. Dec. 13 Finish February
Answer the Feburyary Questions on Google Classroom

Mon. Dec. 16 Finish March
Answer the March Questions on Google Classroom
Tue. Dec. 17 Working on April Bank Simulation Packet
Wed

Dec. 18

Working on May Bank Simulation Packet
Thur. Dec. 19 Working on June Bank Simulation Packet
Fri. Dec. 20 Hand in Jan - June

Mon. Dec. 23-27 No School For the Week

Mon. Dec. 30

No School

Tue. Dec. 31 No School
Wed Jan. 01 No School
Thur. Jan. 02

1. Create an account If you have not created an account yet: Go to vb.knowledgematters.com

User name: use your mymps.us email as your username
Password: your initials (first letter capitalized, your lunch code,followed by an asterick) See the example below:

Username: cvetter@mymps.us
Password: Cmv456789**

2. Complete the Turtorial Basics and Views Sections only. When they get to the Reports they can stop and close it. The reading for the first assignment should start.

Fri. Dec. 20

1. Begin and complete the Getting a Credit Card Reading Quiz - 20 Points

2. Complete the Getting a Credit Card Simulaiton - 30 Points

- Quiz with 10 questions - worth 20 pts (2 points per question)
- Simulation: Apply what you learned in a Retail business - 30 points

Simulation grade policy:

Simulation Score Simulation Earned
29 95-99
28 92-94
27 89-91
26 85-88
25 82-84
24 79-81
23 75-78
22 72-74
21 70
  • You can reset one simulation for a better score - ask your instructor
  • Use your time wisely. You can even do this during the school store
  • Use the entire hour - move onto the next lesson - don't wait for anyone
  • Come in during an off hour if you want
  • Web based, can be done from anywhere

Mon. Dec. 30

No School

Tue. Dec. 31 No School
Wed Jan. 01 No School
Thur. Jan. 02

1. Create an account If you have not created an account yet: Go to vb.knowledgematters.com

User name: use your mymps.us email as your username
Password: your initials (first letter capitalized, your lunch code,followed by an asterick) See the example below:

Username: cvetter@mymps.us
Password: Cmv456789**

2. Complete the Turtorial Basics and Views Sections only. When they get to the Reports they can stop and close it. The reading for the first assignment should start.

Fri. Dec. 20

1. Begin and complete the Getting a Credit Card Reading Quiz - 20 Points

2. Complete the Getting a Credit Card Simulaiton - 30 Points

- Quiz with 10 questions - worth 20 pts (2 points per question)
- Simulation: Apply what you learned in a Retail business - 30 points

Simulation grade policy:

Simulation Score Simulation Earned
29 95-99
28 92-94
27 89-91
26 85-88
25 82-84
24 79-81
23 75-78
22 72-74
21 70
  • You can reset one simulation for a better score - ask your instructor
  • Use your time wisely. You can even do this during the school store
  • Use the entire hour - move onto the next lesson - don't wait for anyone
  • Come in during an off hour if you want
  • Web based, can be done from anywhere

Mon. Jan. 06

Of all 10 Assignments, this is the only two that can be used as Test Exemptions

1. Begin and complete the Buying a Car Reading Quiz - 20 Points

2. Complete the Buying A Car Simulaiton - 30 Points

- Quiz with 10 questions - worth 20 pts (2 points per question)
- Simulation: Apply what you learned in a Retail business - 30 points

Simulation grade policy:

Simulation Score Simulation Earned
29 95-99
28 92-94
27 89-91
26 85-88
25 82-84
24 79-81
23 75-78
22 72-74
21 70
  • You can reset one simulation for a better score - ask your instructor
  • Use your time wisely. You can even do this during the school store
  • Use the entire hour - move onto the next lesson - don't wait for anyone
  • Come in during an off hour if you want
  • Web based, can be done from anywhere
Tue. Jan. 07

Of all 10 Assignments, this is the only two that can be used as Test Exemptions

1. Begin and complete the Insurance Reading Quiz - 20 Points

2. Complete the Insurance Simulaiton - 30 Points

- Quiz with 10 questions - worth 20 pts (2 points per question)
- Simulation: Apply what you learned in a Retail business - 30 points

Simulation grade policy:

Simulation Score Simulation Earned
29 95-99
28 92-94
27 89-91
26 85-88
25 82-84
24 79-81
23 75-78
22 72-74
21 70
  • You can reset one simulation for a better score - ask your instructor
  • Use your time wisely. You can even do this during the school store
  • Use the entire hour - move onto the next lesson - don't wait for anyone
  • Come in during an off hour if you want
  • Web based, can be done from anywhere
Wed Jan. 08 Final Exams
Thur. Jan. 09 Final Exams
Fri. Jan. 10 Final Exams

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Mrs. Cassie Vetter
Marketing & Business Education Department
Minot High School

Marketing Office Phone: 857-4533
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Last Updated on March 4, 2025