8.MATH.12.B
Calculate the total cost of repaying a loan, including credit cards and easy access loans, under various rates of interest and over different periods using an online calculator.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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total costloancredit cardeasy access loaninterest rateperiodonline calculator
Skills
- calculate (the total cost of repaying a loan, including credit cards and easy access loans) #dok2
- use (an online calculator to find total cost under different interest rates and periods) #dok2
- compare (total repayment cost across various rates of interest and periods) #dok3
- analyze (how rate and period affect total loan repayment) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify key components of a loan such as principal, interest rate, and period. #dok1
- I can use an online calculator to determine the total cost of repaying a loan. #dok2
- I can calculate and compare total costs for different types of loans under various interest rates and periods. #dok2
- I can compare how changes in interest rates or periods impact the total repayment cost. #dok3
- I can analyze repayment options to make informed financial decisions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Interest rate and loan period significantly impact the total repayment cost of credit products.
- Using digital tools like online calculators helps consumers make informed financial decisions.
Essential Questions
- How does the interest rate affect the total cost of repaying a loan?
- What is the impact of loan period on the total repayment amount?
- How can you use an online calculator to accurately determine the total cost of different types of loans?
- Why is it important to compare repayment options before choosing a loan?
- What strategies can help minimize the total cost when borrowing money?