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.

"TimeMAPS has brought a new dimension to my finance classes. The students are totally engaged while they are completing the lessons."Ms. Martha Hudson, Teacher
Mountain Brook, AL
"TimeMAPS equips my students with the financial skills they need to begin their adult life. After using the software, my students understand important principles that will help them make sound financial decisions."Ms. Deana Goodwine, Teacher
Shelby County, AL
"Using TimeMAPS in my Coordinated Studies classes has really given my students a more realistic view of budgeting and having a plan to better their lives."Ms. Deborah Smith, Teacher
Oak Grove, AL
"TimeMAPS is one of the most useful, user-friendly computer programs for teaching financial literacy… It takes students through the realistic steps of setting lifestyle goals, banking, insurance, retirement, investing, etc. It is very useful and up to date and I enjoy using it and sharing it with the students."Ms. Delain Smith, Teacher
Shelby County, AL
"There has been a marked increase in student interest (grades 9-12) in the area of finance since TimeMAPS was introduced in our school district nearly four years ago."Mr. Fred Braswell, Administrator
Birmingham, AL
"TimeMAPS has helped my students think about life after high school in very practical terms. The can see in dollars and cents how certain choices they make now and later will affect their financial future and lifestyle in years to come."Ms. Paula Haynes, Teacher
Jefferson County, AL
"TimeMAPS has been a life-saver for me in my Personal Finance class."Ms. Barbara McQueen, Teacher
Birmingham, AL
"TimeMAPS has provided my students with realistic examples and exercises of various personal finance topics covered in my class, thereby assisting in their understanding of the ‘real world’."Ms. Sue Sikora, Teacher
Hoover, AL
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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.

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Item Description Price Purchase
AISLA Annual Individual Site License Agreement - per computer/school/year. (Min. of 4 AISLAs) Includes Instructor access to the Resource Center Materials. $30.00 Order Form
AUSLA Annual Unlimited Site License Agreement - per school/year. May install on all computers at school/site (Server edition available) $1,500.00 Order Form
SRC Student Reference Copies (Min. of 8 SRCs) Live CD for use as student's personal textbook * $15.00 Order Form
OP Outright Purchase - Non-expiring software version (Available via Installation CD or Live CD which requires no installation) $80.00 Order Form
OPRC Outright Purchase & Resource CD - Same as above plus CD of current resources (Lesson Plans, Term Searches, Crosswords, Lesson Worksheets, Lesson Quizzes & Student Projects) in PDF format $130.00 Order Form
TRAIN Hands-On Training Session (Contact us for details, pricing & availability) Contact Us
* - Must be a TimeMAPS Annual Site License holder.