Friday - December 18, 2015

All Classes

A man came home from work everyday, got in the elevator at his building, rode to the 10th floor, then took the stairs up the remaining two floors to his apartment.  However, on rainy days he took the elevator all the way up to the 12th floor.  Explain.

Wednesday - December 16, 2015 / Thursday - December 17, 2015

Financial Literacy Class

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

How Big Data is Changing Insurance Forever

1. What must insurers consider when setting premium rates for customers and potential customers?
2. What are the telemetry-based packages being offered to drivers?
3. What are your thoughts regarding the insurance industry and the use of big data?

Business Law Class

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

Township Settles Lawsuit with High School Football Player

1. Why was the player suing?
2. How much did he sue for?
3. Who made the decision to settle for $25,000? Why?

Sports Marketing Class

Students sections across many esteemed high school and colleges have been known to go to far from time to time. We'll talk about a few examples from Duke and ASU today.

Take a few minutes thinking or scouring the Internet to find your favorite basketball fan chant that is clever, but clean. Be prepared to share your ideas.

Marketing Class

Students sections across many esteemed high school and colleges have been known to go to far from time to time. We'll talk about a few examples from Duke and ASU today.

Take a few minutes thinking or scouring the Internet to find your favorite basketball fan chant that is clever, but clean. Be prepared to share your ideas.

Monday - December 14, 2015 / Tuesday - December 15, 2015

Financial Literacy Class

Read the article linked below. Then, answer the questions that follow.

5 Interest Rate Basics to Know in Advance of the Fed's Big Move

1. Name something or someone that IS impacted when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
2. How are stocks impacted by such a move?
3. Other than the Fed's interest rate, what is another factor that will influence the rates available to a borrower?

Business Law

Today we'll have a conversation about buying vs renting a home. Chapter 9 will cover all the legal terminology associated with each. Read the article linked below, then answer the questions that follow.

Is Renting or Buying Best for You?

1. List TWO advantages of buying a home vs renting a home.
2. List TWO advantages of renting a home vs buying a home.

Make a mental note of anything in the article you found confusing, so we can discuss.

Sports Marketing Class

Take this short survey on sportsmanship. It is anonymous, so be honest. I'll share results and you can summarize your thoughts on the results for today's bellringer.

Sportsmanship Survey

Marketing Class

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

Jill Layfield Steps Down as CEO of Backcountry.com

1. Where is backcountry.com's original location?

2. What was Jill Layfield's role with backcountry.com before becoming CEO?

3. Why do you think people with a marketing background often climb the corporate ladder?

Friday - December 11, 2015

Riddle Friday...

Throw away the outside and cook the inside, then eat the outside and throw away the inside. What is it?

Wednesday - December 9, 2015 / Thursday - December 10, 2015

Sports Marketing Class

Read the latest on the Falcons' new Mercedes-Benz stadium (google news). What is a "halo board"? How long is the halo board in MB stadium? Why would they invest in such a thing? Give at least TWO reasons.



Financial Literacy Class

When you finally move out on your own, do you plan to rent or buy? Explain your reasoning.

Marketing Class

Go to gearlope.com. Watch the video linked at the bottom of the page. What do you think of this business idea? Would you list or rent items on gearlope? Why or why not?

Business Law Class

Read the article linked below. Then answer the questions that follow.

Do Patents Really Promote Innovation?

1. DO patents really promote innovation?
2. Copy and paste one sentence from this article to support your opinion.

Monday - December 7, 2015 / Tuesday - December 8, 2015

Sports Marketing Class

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

The Most Valuable Teams in the NFL

1. Name at least TWO shows that help keep the NFL in the spotlight even in the off-season.
2. What does the phrase "The NFL's rising tide has lifted all boats" mean in context of this article?
3. According to the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, players are entitled to what percentage of league revenue?
4. What team were you most surprised to see in the Top 10? Why surprised? And why do you think the made the Top 10?

Financial Literacy Class

Copy and paste the following quote. Then, respond to the prompt that follows:

"It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them."

Ben Franklin

Give an example of how this quote relates to personal finance.

Marketing Class

If you were the CEO of Wal-Mart, name THREE things you would change tomorrow.

Business Law Class

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

Diploma Mill is Biggest Case for Utah Consumer Protection

1. What is a "diploma mill"?
2. What does Utah's division of consumer protection do with money it collects from fines?

Wednesday - December 2, 2015 / Thursday - December 3, 2015

Financial Literacy Class
Read the article linked below and summarize your response in a few sentences.

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Birth of Baby Girl and More

Business Law Class

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

Why So Many Dangerous Products Are For Sale

1. What stores are the biggest offenders of selling dangerous products?
2. What are the most common products or problems noted?
3. Why do you think so many dangerous products are sold in the US?

Sports Marketing Class

Go to cbssports.com.

1. Name one ad you found on the site. (name product- and athlete if applicable)
2. Does it make sense to advertise this product in this way in this place? Explain.

Marketing Class

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

How Distribution Plays Into Which Retailers Come to ABQ

1. Why is there no In-n-Out restaurant in ABQ?
2. What reason is given for the lack of retailers willing to come to ABQ?