Chapter 21 Savings Model Videos and Lecture Notes

Videos and lecture notes are based on the 9th ed. textbook. The 9th or 10th edition of the textbook can be used for this course. All material covered is the same and independent of textbook editions.
Textbook
Readings
Video
9th ed.
Lecture Notes
9th ed.
21.1 Arithmetic Growth and Simple Interest
9th ed. pages 767 - 769
10th ed. pages 870 - 872
Section 21.1
Video
Section 21.1
Lecture notes
21.2 Geometric Growth and Compound Interest 9th ed.
21.2 Geometric Growth and Compound Interest 10th ed. and
21.3 Effective Rate and APY 10th ed.
9th ed. pages 769 - 777
10th ed. pages 872 - 880 (new section 21.3 Effective Rate and APY)
Section 21.2
Video
Section 21.2
Lecture notes
21.3 A Limit to Compounding 9th ed.
21.4 A Limit to Compounding 10th ed.
9th ed. pages 778 - 780
10th ed. pages 880 - 882
Section 21.3
Video
Section 21.3
Lecture notes
21.4 A Model for Saving 9th ed.
21.5 A Model for Saving 10th ed.
9th ed. pages 780 - 784
10th ed. pages 882 - 888 (new subsection Present Value)
Section 21.4
Video
Section 21.4
Lecture notes
21.5 Present Value and Inflation 9th ed.
21.6 Inflation 10th ed.
9th ed. pages 784 - 788
10th ed. pages 888 - 895 (includes Present Value)
Section 21.5
Video
Section 21.5
Lecture notes
The 10th ed. of textbook added a new section 21.3 Effective Rate and APY. This material was included in section 21.2 Geometric Growth and Compound Interest of the 9th ed. and all material is coverd in 21.2 videos and lecture notes. The 10th ed. of the textbook split the material on Present Value between sections 21.5 10th ed. A Model for Savings and 21.6 10th ed. Inflation. This material is coverd in 21.5 videos and lecture notes.

Chapter 21 Objectives (Skills)

  • Apply the simple interest formula to calculate the balance of a savings account.
  • Apply the compound interest formula to calculate the balance of a savings account.
  • Describe the difference between arithmetic and geometric growth.
  • Calculate the APY for a compound interest account.
  • Calculate the APY for a compound interest account.
  • Use the savings formula or payment formula to determine required deposits into a sinking fund.
  • Calculate depreciation of a financial asset, given a negative growth rate.
  • Use the Consumer Price Index to find the current cost of goods.

Quiz 6 Chapter 21 (Sakai-> Tests & Quizzes)

  • The quiz for Chapter 21 will be available from 12:00am June 7 - 11:55pm June 12.
  • The quiz will consist of 10 multiple choice questions.
  • You will have a maximum of two hours to complete the quiz.
  • You will be allow two tries. The computer will accept the best score.
  • Failure to take the quiz by 11:55pm June 12 will be given a zero. No exceptions!

Textbook Homework Problems (Practice/Not Graded)

The 9th or 10th edition of the textbook can be used for this course. All material covered is the same and independent of textbook editions. Homework problems between editions are the same.
9th ed. 3, 11, 13, 25, 26, 40, 53, 54, 55, 56 pages 795 - 800
10th ed. 3, 6, 21, 31, 32, 46, 59, 60, 61, 62 pages 899 - 904

Chapter worksheets (Sakai -> Assignments)

The worksheets are designed to help you understand material and are aligned with the Learning Outcomes to provide practice and feedback. The worksheets are downloadable from the Assignment tool within Sakai as a Microsoft Word (or OpenOffice) and also as a pdf file. You can write on the worksheets and upload your answers or take a digital picture of your handwritten assignment with a camera or smart phone. All worksheet answers must be submitted within Sakai. Worksheets with answers only will be given a zero. You must show the work for credit. The due dates for the worksheets are two days before the due date for quizzes, so that you can get feedback on problems before submitting your chapter quiz. DO NOT SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS VIA EMAILS OR FAXES! I will not accept them! Do not ask to submit late worksheets.

  • Due by 11:55 pm June 10.
  • Use the Assignments tool within Sakai to submit worksheet.

Discussion Topic (Sakai-> Forums)

You will be required to participate in the discussion groups, i.e. Forums. The forums are aligned with the Learning Outcomes to provide practice and feedback and assessment for outcomes 3 and 4.

  • Should you stock up on “forever” stamps? In 2007 the U.S. Postal Service began selling such stamps, which will suffice for first-class postage at any time in the future, even when rates rise. On Jan. 27, 2019 the U.S. Postal Service increased the price of these stamps to $0.55. Would it be a good investment to buy a “lifetime supply” of them? To render your judgment, compare the historic increases postal rates (see http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/economics/postal-rates.htm) with the CPI Table in your textbook. For example, you could convert postal rates at each of the dates of change to the cost in today's dollars, then see if there appears to be a recent trend that you can project into the future.
  • Discussion for Chapter 21 will open at 12:00 am June 7.
  • You are required to participate in the discussion boards.
  • Discussion topic will end at 11:55 pm June 12.
  • See the syllabus on the grading rubric for discussions.

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The textbook for the course can be either 9th or 10th edition.
For All Practical Purposes, 9th edition by COMAP
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For All Practical Purposes, 10th edition by COMAP

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