Monday, December 2, 2013

Beginning Checking: Checks and Registers

Today we're going to begin a unit on using a checking account.  First we'll do a math worksheet going over percentages, decimals, and writing amounts out in longhand. (I will be handing out a copy in class, but you can get a copy here)

Next we will explore the general layout of a personal check:

Finally we will do a quick simulation of writing checks and using a check register.  I will be passing out a worksheet with three checks and a register (you can view a copy here: Checks with Register).  Use the following scenario to complete your worksheet:
  • You begin your checking account today (12/02/13) with $135.72 from your piggy bank.
  • You receive a Check for $550.00 from your work and Deposit it to your checking account on 12/03/13.
  • Write a Check for your rent on 12/04/13 for $525 to Kelseyville Green Apartments.
  • You go to dinner at Lyndall's on Saturday Night (12/05/13) for $18.27 and use your Debit Card.
  • You send a Check to Edward Teach in the amount of $31.19 on 12/06/13 for a movie you bought on eBay.
  • You receive a Check for $550.00 on 12/07/13 from your work and you Deposit it to your checking account that afternoon.
  • You write a Check for your car payment to Airport Auto Brokers on 12/08/13 in the amount of $224.72.
  • You use Online Banking to pay $124.25 for your PG&E bill on 12/09/13.
Compare your ending balance with a neighbors to verify your accuracy.


Here are a couple video clips to explore:







RECORD ALL CHARGES OR CREDITS THAT AFFECT YOUR ACCOUNT
# DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION PAYMENT / DEBIT DEPOSIT / CREDIT BALANCE
(-) (+)  $                 135.72
DEP 12/2 Deposit: Paycheck  $    550.00  $                 685.72
101 12/3 Rent: February  $     525.00  $                 160.72
ATM 12/4 Dinner at Lyndall's  $       18.27  $                 142.45
102 12/5 Edward Teach: Ebay  $       31.19  $                 111.26
DEP 12/6 Deposit: Paycheck  $    550.00  $                 661.26
103 12/7 Airport Auto Brokers  $     224.72  $                 436.54
OL 12/8 PG&E  $     124.25  $                 312.29

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