TimeMAPS in High Schools
"No better venue exists to
reach a large segment of the youth
population than through the school system. The
evidence shows that youth
financial education can make a difference."
Integrating Financial Education into School Curricula
Office of Financial Education, October 2002
High school students live, play, and work in a technology rich environment
outside of school. They use computers and other digital media to run
sophisticated, interactive game simulations, send emails, create text/instant
messages and surf the Internet. A recent survey indicates the average high
school student will spend 3 to 6 hours each day using computers and other
technology outside of school.
"Students will not spend 15 minutes
reading a textbook, but they will spend hours
doing extremely challenging and meaningful work on a computer."
Johnnie Delaine, HS Teacher
York, AL
The TimeMAPS software is a 21st century solution for teaching Personal Finance
and critical Life Skills in the classroom. It allows you to bring the
technology rich environment students experience outside of school into your
classroom. It converts a passive textbook-based classroom into a dynamic
classroom where students use the power of computers and technology to learn
essential money management and life skills.
Read below what some high school teachers and system administrators who are
using TimeMAPS with their students said about the software at a recent Focus Group meeting.
Why should you use TimeMAPS in your classroom?
- Meets or exceeds more than 90% of existing Personal Finance curriculum standards
- Lets you easily and quickly integrate computers and technology into your class
- Doesn’t add to already busy scedule or workload
- Cost of software, resources and online assessment is less than purchasing textbooks
- Software is updated annually, thus it is always current and pertinent unlike textbooks
- Concepts and topics covered are applicable to all students regardless of economic background
- Makes the complex world of personal finance more understandable and enjoyable for students
- Encourages students to become active participants in the learning process
- Lets students progress at their own pace
- Lets students apply what they have learned to their future life
- Can be used as the primary reference for Personal Finance classes
- Can be used as a supplemental resource in any class covering basic money and life concepts
- Hands-on, interactive nature reduces time necessary for students to master complex subjects
- Contextual approach significantly increases learning retention time
"As a Business and Personal Finance teacher
and a parent of two teenagers, I think TimeMAPS addresses exactly what
parents are concerned about and I look forward to using
it in my classes."
Ms. Carlene Hooper, Teacher
Chelsea, AL
If you would like to learn more about TimeMAPS and how it could be used or
integrated in your classrom, school or system, please feel free to
contact us. We would be happy to share our
experiences and knowledge with you.