STEM Voices: Real‑World Math From Howard University’s Financial Playbook

Howard University’s partnership with Chime and Budget University teaches student‑athletes how to manage money using real‑world math. These same skills help K–6 students build confidence in budgeting, saving, and problem‑solving core goals of MathSTEM’s mission.

K - 6 Math Connections:

• Counting Money (K–2): Coins, bills, saving vs spending

• Budgeting Choices (1–3): Needs vs wants

• Basic Percentages (3–4): Halves, quarters, 10%

• Charts & Graphs (3–5): Bar graphs, pie charts

• Adding/Subtracting Money (2–4): Balances, change

• Planning Ahead (4–6): Predicting savings over time

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Financial literacy is math in action. When students learn how money works, they build confidence, independence, and real‑life problem‑solving skills — exactly what MathSTEM teaches through our programs and ambassadors.

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