MTH 216 Wk 5 Discussion – Micro Expenses

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Use your results from this week’s Show What You Know diagnostic to provide context for your prior knowledge and consider the new content about financial management to answer the following questions in a minimum of 175 words:

• Micro expenses are the small expenses we have on a recurring basis. Examples of micro expenses include buying a cup of coffee, buying an item from a vending machine, and eating out. How do micro expenses add up over time? How can micro expenses affect your personal finances? Think about your daily life. What could you do differently to cut down on your micro expenses?
• How did your results from the Show What You Know diagnostic reflect an understanding, or lack of understanding, about this content?
• How has your understanding changed this week?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.