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Use this link to download a full correlation showing how the materials and activities in Mathematics for Workplace and Everyday Life 12 meets the curriculum for MEL4E.

Curriculum Correlation (121.0K)

Student Resource

Front Matter (463.0K)
Table of Contents (1398.0K)

Probability Glossary (263.0K)

Chapter 1 Probability (1194.0K)
Skills Practice 1: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents (959.0K)
1.1 What's the Chance? (1687.0K)
1.2 In a Perfect World (826.0K)
Tech Tip: Experimenting with a Random Number Generator (808.0K)
Skills Practice 2: Equivalent Fractions (283.0K)
1.3 Roll the Bones (664.0K)
1.4 Heads, Heads, Heads (886.0K)
1.5 Free Coffee (1055.0K)
1.6 What Are the Odds (1749.0K)
Chapter 1 Review (296.0K)
Chapter 1 Practice Test (492.0K)
Task: Play Klass Kasino (903.0K)

Money Matters Glossary (412.0K)

Chapter 2 Budgets (871.0K)
Tech Tip: Using The TVM Solver (455.0K)
2.1 Savings Plans (528.0K)
2.2 Slicing Up the Pie (764.0K)
Tech Tip: Using a Spreadsheet (508.0K)
2.3 Track Your Spending (888.0K)
2.4 Living Expenses (823.0K)
2.5 Managing Change (588.0K)
Chapter 2 Review (436.0K)
Chapter 2 Practice Test (485.0K)
Task: Out of Control (686.0K)

Chapter 3 Renting Accommodations (937.0K)
Tech Tip: Research Accommodations (256.0K)
3.1 What''s Available (1289.0K)
3.2 Preparing to Move (1409.0K)
Skills Practice 3: Comparing Rental Prices (476.0K)
Skills Practice 4: Writing a Cheque for Rent (344.0K)
3.3 Looking for the Better Buy (1199.0K)
3.4 Rights and Responsibilities (559.0K)
Skills Practice 5: Reading a Lease (245.0K)
3.5 Some Other Living Expenses (618.0K)
Tech Tip: Adding Percent to a Number (474.0K)
Skills Practice 6: Reading a Utility Bill (436.0K)
Chapter 3 Review (293.0K)
Chapter 3 Practice Test (291.0K)
Task: Leaving Town (898.0K)

Chapter 4 Filing a Tax Return (893.0K)
4.1 Income and Payroll Deductions (861.0K)
4.2 The T4 and the T1 (8328.0K)
4.3 Tax Deductions and Tax Credits (1234.0K)
Skills Practice 7: Identifying Tax Deductions and Tax Credits (309.0K)
Tech Tip: Using an Online Income Tax Calculator (265.0K)
4.4 Completing a Simple Tax Return (1397.0K)
Skills Practice 8: Completing a Tax Return (261.0K)
4.5 Self-Employed (682.0K)
Chapter 4 Review (1633.0K)
Chapter 4 Practice Test (1637.0K)
Task: Tax Planning (696.0K)

Chapter 5 Owning a Home (432.0K)
5.1 Home Search (1016.0K)
Tech Tip: Using The TVM Solver (455.0K)
5.2 Buying a Home (635.0K)
5.3 The Cost of Owning a Home (392.0K)
Chapter 5 Review (400.0K)
Chapter 5 Practice Test (405.0K)
Task: Buying Your Dream Home (828.0K)

Measuring and Designing Glossary (263.0K)

Chapter 6 Measuring and Estimating (1055.0K)
6.1 Length (714.0K)
6.2 Capacity (847.0K)
6.3 Estimating Large Numbers (3502.0K)
Skills Practice 9: Converting Between Imperial Measures (556.0K)
Skills Practice 10: Converting Between Metric Measures (309.0K)
6.4 Converting Units (539.0K)
Skills Practice 11: Using Ratio and Proportion to Convert Measurements (499.0K)
6.5 Converting Between Systems (683.0K)
6.6 Measurement Systems at Work and at Home (465.0K)
Chapter 6 Review (321.0K)
Chapter 6 Practice Test (561.0K)
Task: Plan A Shopping Trip (892.0K)

Chapter 7 Measurement and Design (1077.0K)
7.1 2-D Scale Drawings (1018.0K)
Skills Practice 12: The 3-4-5 Method of Checking for a 90 Angle (443.0K)
Skills Practice 13: Start Square and You''ll Finish Square (938.0K)
7.2 Perimeter and Area Applications (918.0K)
7.3 Estimating the Cost of a Project (644.0K)
Skills Practice 14: Calculating Surface Area (1215.0K)
7.4 3-D Scale Models (532.0K)
7.5 Capacity and Volume Applications (1081.0K)
7.6 Composite Shapes and Figures (411.0K)
Chapter 7 Review (369.0K)
Chapter 7 Practice Test (406.0K)
Task: Home Renovations (502.0K)


Glossary (666.0K)
Formulas (644.0K)

Teacher's Resource Web Links


Chapter 1

Pages 16, 30

Random number generators
Select the maximum and minimum values and the number of random numbers to be generated.
( http://www.graphpad.com/quickcalcs/randomn1.cfm )
Random number generators
Select the maximum and minimum values then click GENERATE for each number.
( http://www.random.org/ )
Random number generators
Select the maximum and minimum values then click ENTER for each number.
( http://www.mathgoodies.com/calculators/random_no_custom.html )
Page 34

Local weather forecasts for Ontario locations
Environment Canada’s weather office. Search by province and town.
( http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/forecast/canada/index_e.html?id=ON )
Chapter 2

Pages 46, 49

Online calculators with TVM Solver
An online TVM calculator; click the Time Value of Money tab for explanations and examples involving present value and future value.
( http://www.zenwealth.com/BusinessFinanceOnline/TVM/TVMCalculator.html )
Page 63

Budget templates
Excel spreadsheet with instructions embedded.
( http://www.alisongriffiths.ca/tools.php )
Budget templates
An online budget worksheet; an Excel version can also be downloaded.
( http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/resources/interactive_budget_worksheet.html )
Chapter 3

Page 76; BLM 3–1

Information about rental accommodations
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database of properties for rent and for sale. Search criteria include location, number of bedrooms, and rent.
( ttp://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential )
Information about rental accommodations
Listings of houses and apartments for rent
( http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx )
Page 94

Rhyme for number of days in each month
Shows over 70 variations of the rhyme for the numbers of days in each month.
( http://www.leapyearday.com/30Days.htm )
Page 113

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
A resource for educators; gives an introduction to Canada’s tax system and the practical skill of preparing a basic income tax return.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/educators/ )
Teaching materials from the CRA
Access PDF formats of the student workbook and teacher’s manual for CRA’s Teaching Taxes program; can order student workbooks in paper format.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tchtx/menu-eng.html )
Page 115

Federal TD1 form
In the search bar, type TD1, then click SEARCH.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Pages 116, 130, 140

CRA payroll deductions calculator
An online payroll deductions calculator from the Canada Revenue Agency
( https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English )
Page 118

Reporting tips and gratuities
A summary of Canada Revenue
( http://www.wetax.ca/tax-tips-for-service-industry-employees )
Reporting tips and gratuities
In the search bar, type tips and gratuities then click SEARCH.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html )
Page 121

T4 and T1 General forms
In the search bar, type T4 or T1 General, click SEARCH.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 123

Online course on filing income tax
Online course on how to file a basic income tax return directed to students. Click on Module 4: Complete a Personal Income Tax and Benefit Return.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/lrn-tx/menu-eng.html )
Page 126

Schedule 1, Ontario Tax, and T1 General forms
Click on Tax packages, next click on the most recent General Income Tax and Benefit Package, and then click on Ontario.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 128

Ontario General Income Tax and Benefit Guide
Click on Tax packages, next click on the most recent General Income Tax and Benefit Package, and then click on Ontario.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 132
Tax preparation software

NETFILE
Canada Revenue Agency lists tax preparation software packages that are compatible with CRA’s NETFILE.
( http://www.netfile.gc.ca/sftwr-eng.html )
UFile
Click on TRY it for FREE
( http://www.ufile.ca/ )
TaxFreeway
Click on FREE Tryout.
( http://www.taxfreeway.ca/ )
MyTaxExpress
Click on View Demo.
( http://www.mytaxexpress.com/ )
GenuTax
Click on 14-day trial version.
( http://www.genutax.ca/ )
NETFILE
Click on NETFILE.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/tx/ndvdls/menu-eng.html )
Tax preparation services
A list of tax preparation firms in Ontario
( http://www.taxtips.ca/busdir/taxpreparation/ontario.htm )
Page 133

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Information about Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
( www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer )
Page 135

Ontario Income Tax and Benefit Package
Click on Tax packages, next click on the most recent General Income Tax and Benefit Package, and then click on Ontario.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 151

Statistics about average total income
Information from Statistics Canada. Scroll down and click on Average total income by economic family types.
( http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/ind01/l3_3868-eng.htm?hili_none )
Page 155

Real estate abbreviations
A comprehensive list of abbreviations provided by the Ottawa Real Estate Board
( http://www.ottawarealestate.org/abbreviations.shtml )
Real estate abbreviations
A list of abbreviations posted by a real estate agent
( http://www.dennisparadis.com/Abbreviations/page_673339.html )
Real estate abbreviations
A list of abbreviations posted by a real estate agent
( http://www.tassorealestate.ca/TRANSLATED-MLS-ABBREVIATIONS-IN-REAL-ESTATE-Mississauga-HOU... )
Pages 155, 175

Multiple Listing Service
Multiple Listing Service database of homes for sale or rent
( http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential )
Page 161

Glossary of mortgage terms
Published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
( http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/hostst/hostst_011.cfm )
Pages 161, 175

Canadian mortgage calculator
Gives a detailed breakdown of costs and amortization for specified terms.
( http://www.canequity.com/mortgage-calculator/ )
Page 162

Affordability rules
Scroll down to How Much Can You Afford?
( http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/hostst/hostst_002.cfm )
Pages 162, 175

Mortgage interest rates
Current closed and variable rates for different terms from different mortgage providers
( http://www.canadamortgage.com/RatesShow/ShowRates.cfm )
Page 165

Effect of amortization total cost of mortgage
Enter a mortgage amount and the term of the loan.
( http://www.nbc.ca/WebInfoWeb/DispatchRequest?aliasDispatcher=depreciation&action=21&lang=... )
Chapter 6

Page 215; BLM 6–5

Road trip planners
Plan routes and get maps between North American destinations.
( http://www.caasco.com/travel/maps-triptik/index.jsp )
Road trip planners
Customize a trip itinerary; no maps available.
( http://www.freetrip.com/ )
Road trip planners
Local gasoline prices in Canada and the U.S.
( http://gasbuddy.com/ )
Currency exchange rates
Use exchange rates from the Bank of Canada to convert to and from Canadian dollars.
( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/converter.html )
Currency exchange rates
Convert among different currencies.
( http://money.cnn.com/data/currencies/converter/index.html )
Canadian Retailers

Sears

( http://www.sears.ca/ )
Walmart

( http://www.walmart.ca/ )
Canadian Tire
Access the Canadian web sites for Sears, Walmart, and Canadian Tire.
( http://www.canadiantire.ca/ )
US Retailers

Sears

( http://www.sears.com/ )
Walmart

( http://www.walmart.com/ )
Target
Access the American web sites for Sears, Walmart, and Target.
( http://www.target.com/ )
Chapter 7

Page 223

Interactive closet design programs
Rubbermaid’s interactive closet design program.
( http://www.rubbermaid.com/Pages/closet-designer-configurations.aspx )
Interactive closet design programs
An interactive closet design program.
( http://www.easyclosets.com/ClosetDesign.aspx )
Page 231

Interactive landscape design programs
Interactive garden design program.
( http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/design/ )
Interactive landscape design programs
Create a design and save it online; must log in.
( http://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/nature-lovers/welcome-to-plan-a-garden/ )
Page 240

Information about the Titanic

( http://www.webtitanic.net/framefacts.html )
Information about the Titanic
Information about the Titanic.
( http://users.senet.com.au/~gittins/dimensions.html )

Web Links


Chapter 2


Page 52
(Tech Tip related to using TVM Solver)
Pages 56, 57
(Exercises)

http://www.zenwealth.com/BusinessFinanceOnline/TVM/TVMCalculator.html
An online TVM calculator; students can click the Time Value of Money tab for explanations and examples involving present value and future value.
( http://www.zenwealth.com/BusinessFinanceOnline/TVM/TVMCalculator.html )
http://www.grunderware.com/grunderware/index.htm
An online simple financial calculator (TVM) for calculating the present value or future value in one time transactions.
( http://www.grunderware.com/grunderware/index.htm )
Page 70
Budget templates

http://www.mdmproofing.com/iym/products/simple-budget/
Excel spreadsheet with three main categories: “What’s Coming In,” “What’s Going Out (fixed)” and “What’s Going Out (variable)”
( http://www.mdmproofing.com/iym/products/simple-budget/ )
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101172321033.aspx
A variety of Excel spreadsheets. Personal budget worksheet and Family monthly budget planner are appropriate for all students; PersonalMonthlyBudget can be used by students with Excel 2007 or later.
( http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101172321033.aspx )
http://financialplan.about.com/cs/budgeting/l/blbudget.htm
A worksheet, which students would print out, then calculate on their own.
( http://financialplan.about.com/cs/budgeting/l/blbudget.htm )
Chapter 3


Page 91
Rental accommodation web sites

http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database of properties for rent and for sale. Students can enter search criteria, such as location, number of bedrooms, and rent.
( http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential )
http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx
Listings of houses and apartments for rent
( http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx )
Page 93
Moving checklists

http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/mortgages/movingchecklist/index.html
A detailed checklist of tasks that students can print; organized by week from more than 7 weeks prior to the move until after the move.
( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/mortgages/movingchecklist/index.html )
https://ssl.postescanada-canadapost.ca/smartmoves/checklist/default-e.aspx
Students can customize this checklist and save it online or print it.
( https://ssl.postescanada-canadapost.ca/smartmoves/checklist/default-e.aspx )
Page 98
Classified ads

http://www.kijiji.ca/
Online buy/sell community; personal ads have been removed from kijiji.
( http://www.kijiji.ca/ )
Page 109
Landlord and Tenant Board – rights and responsibilities

http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html
Information from Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board about the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants
( http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html )
Page 111
Landlord and Tenant Board – paying rent in Ontario

http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html
Information about rent from Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board; included under the heading Rights and Responsibilities
( http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html )
Page 113
Rental agreements

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/reho/yogureho/fore/replli/replli_003.cfm
Information about rental agreements from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
( http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/reho/yogureho/fore/replli/replli_003.cfm )
http://www.thecanadianlandlordalliance.com/docs/LeaseAgreement.pdf
A sample rental agreement from the Canadian Landlord Alliance.
( http://www.thecanadianlandlordalliance.com/docs/LeaseAgreement.pdf )
Page 115
Landlord and Tenant Board – annual rent increase

http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html
Information about rent from Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board; included under the heading Rights and Responsibilities
( http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html )
Chapter 4


Page 129
Federal TD1 form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type TD1, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 130
CRA Payroll Deductions Calculator

https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English
An online payroll deductions calculator from the Canada Revenue Agency
( https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English )
Page 135
T1 General form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type T1 General, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 140
T1 General form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type T1 General, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 141
General Income Tax and Benefit Guide

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type General Income Tax and Benefit Guide, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search. Choose All Provinces Except Non-Residents
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 143
T1 General form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type T1 General, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 144
Schedule 1

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type Schedule 1, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search. Choose Common (Except Quebec and Non-residents).
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 144
Ontario Tax Form ON428

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type ON428, click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 146
Forms and publications from Revenue Canada

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
This link takes students to the Canada Revenue Agency’s Forms and Publications page.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 147
CRA Payroll Deductions Calculator

https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English
An online payroll deductions calculator from the Canada Revenue Agency
( https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English )
Page 148
Tax preparation software

http://quicktax.intuit.ca/tax-software/personal-products/intuit.jsp
For most students, the Standard online package is appropriate.
( http://quicktax.intuit.ca/tax-software/personal-products/intuit.jsp )
http://www.ufile.ca/
Students can explore UFile online
( http://www.ufile.ca/ )
http://www.netfile.gc.ca/sftwr-eng.html
Canada Revenue Agency lists tax preparation software packages that are compatible with CRA’s NETFILE.
( http://www.netfile.gc.ca/sftwr-eng.html )
Page 149
Resources on the CRA website

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/t1gnrl/llyrs-eng.html
Select the tax package for the current tax year.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/t1gnrl/llyrs-eng.html )
Page 151
Income tax preparation services

http://www.taxtips.ca/busdir/taxpreparation/ontario.htm
A list of tax preparation firms in Ontario
( http://www.taxtips.ca/busdir/taxpreparation/ontario.htm )
http://www.cga-ontario.org/Tax_Preparation_Services.aspx
Tax preparation services offered by Certified General Accountants
( http://www.cga-ontario.org/Tax_Preparation_Services.aspx )
Page 151
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer
Information about Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
( www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer )
Page 157
CRA Payroll Deductions Calculator

https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English
An online payroll deductions calculator from the Canada Revenue Agency
( https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English )
Chapter 5


Page 167
Real estate abbreviations

http://www.ottawarealestate.org/abbreviations.shtml
A comprehensive list of abbreviations provided by the Ottawa Real Estate Board
( http://www.ottawarealestate.org/abbreviations.shtml )
http://www.dennisparadis.com/Abbreviations/page_673339.html
A list of abbreviations posted by a real estate agent
( http://www.dennisparadis.com/Abbreviations/page_673339.html )
http://www.tassorealestate.ca/TRANSLATED-MLS-ABBREVIATIONS-IN-REAL-ESTATE-Mississauga-HOU...
A list of abbreviations posted by a real estate agent
( http://www.tassorealestate.ca/TRANSLATED-MLS-ABBREVIATIONS-IN-REAL-ESTATE-Mississauga-HOU... )
Page 168
Real estate websites

http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential
Multiple Listing Service database of homes for sale or rent
( http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential )
http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx
Listings of houses and apartments for rent
( http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx )
Page 170
(Tech Tip related to using TVM Solver)
Pages 176, 177, 182
(Exercises)

http://www.zenwealth.com/BusinessFinanceOnline/TVM/TVMCalculator.html
An online TVM calculator; students can click the Time Value of Money tab for explanations and examples involving present value and future value.
( http://www.zenwealth.com/BusinessFinanceOnline/TVM/TVMCalculator.html )
http://www.grunderware.com/grunderware/index.htm
An online simple financial calculator (TVM) for calculating the present value or future value in one time transactions.
( http://www.grunderware.com/grunderware/index.htm )
Page 177
Mortgage interest rates

http://www.canadamortgage.com/RatesShow/ShowRates.cfm
Current closed and variable rates for different terms from different mortgage providers
( http://www.canadamortgage.com/RatesShow/ShowRates.cfm )
Page 186
Real estate search

http://www.realtor.ca/index.aspx?cul=1
Access to MLS listings through realtor.ca
( http://www.realtor.ca/index.aspx?cul=1 )
Chapter 6


Page 220
Unit conversions

http://www.allmeasures.com/
A comprehensive list of conversions for measures including area, distance, speed, mass, and many others
( http://www.allmeasures.com/ )
http://www.unitconversion.org/
Source for conversions of measures in a variety of units
( http://www.unitconversion.org/ )
Page 221
Road trip planners

http://www.freetrip.com/
Students can customize a trip itinerary; no maps available
( http://www.freetrip.com/ )
http://www.caasco.com/travel/maps-triptik/index.jsp
Use CAA’s online TripTik planner to plan routes and get maps between North American destinations.
( http://www.caasco.com/travel/maps-triptik/index.jsp )
Page 221
Currency exchange rates

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/converter.html
Use the latest noon exchange rates from the Bank of Canada to convert currency.
( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/converter.html )
Page 222
Exact conversions

http://www.allmeasures.com/
A comprehensive list of conversions for measures including area, distance, speed, mass, and many others
( http://www.allmeasures.com/ )
http://www.unitconversion.org/
Source for conversions of measures in a variety of units
( http://www.unitconversion.org/ )
Page 232
Unit conversions

http://www.allmeasures.com/
A comprehensive list of conversions for measures including area, distance, speed, mass, and many others
( http://www.allmeasures.com/ )
http://www.unitconversion.org/
Source for conversions of measures in a variety of units
( http://www.unitconversion.org/ )
Page 232
Canadian and American retailers


Canadian retailers

http://www.sears.ca/

( http://www.sears.ca/ )
http://www.walmart.ca/

( http://www.walmart.ca/ )
http://www.canadiantire.ca/

( http://www.canadiantire.ca/ )

US Retailers

http://www.sears.com/

( http://www.sears.com/ )
http://www.walmart.com/

( http://www.walmart.com/ )
http://www.target.com/

( http://www.target.com/ )
Chapter 7


Page 244
Interactive bathroom planner

http://www.reece.com.au/create/BathroomPlanner
A very detailed bathroom planner that allows for irregular shaped rooms
( http://www.reece.com.au/create/BathroomPlanner )
http://www.bathroom-furniture-guide.com/virtual-bathroom-design.htm
Students select the shape that most closely matches the bathroom and enter the dimensions
( http://www.bathroom-furniture-guide.com/virtual-bathroom-design.htm )
Page 252
Sources of inexpensive used appliances and materials (Breakfast Club question)

http://www.kijiji.ca/
Online buy/sell community; personal ads have been removed from kijiji
( http://www.kijiji.ca/ )

Web Links


Page 91
Rental accommodation web sites

http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database of properties for rent and for sale. Students can enter search criteria, such as location, number of bedrooms, and rent.
( http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential )
http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx
Listings of houses and apartments for rent
( http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx )
Page 93
Moving checklists

http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/mortgages/movingchecklist/index.html
A detailed checklist of tasks that students can print; organized by week from more than 7 weeks prior to the move until after the move.
( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/mortgages/movingchecklist/index.html )
https://ssl.postescanada-canadapost.ca/smartmoves/checklist/default-e.aspx
Students can customize this checklist and save it online or print it.
( https://ssl.postescanada-canadapost.ca/smartmoves/checklist/default-e.aspx )
Page 98
Classified ads

http://www.kijiji.ca/
Online buy/sell community; personal ads have been removed from kijiji.
( http://www.kijiji.ca/ )
Page 109
Landlord and Tenant Board – rights and responsibilities

http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html
Information from Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board about the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants
( http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html )
Page 111
Landlord and Tenant Board – paying rent in Ontario

http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html
Information about rent from Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board; included under the heading Rights and Responsibilities
( http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html )
Page 113
Rental agreements

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/reho/yogureho/fore/replli/replli_003.cfm
Information about rental agreements from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
( http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/reho/yogureho/fore/replli/replli_003.cfm )
http://www.thecanadianlandlordalliance.com/docs/LeaseAgreement.pdf
A sample rental agreement from the Canadian Landlord Alliance.
( http://www.thecanadianlandlordalliance.com/docs/LeaseAgreement.pdf )
Page 115
Landlord and Tenant Board – annual rent increase

http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html
Information about rent from Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board; included under the heading Rights and Responsibilities
( http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html )

Web Links


Page 129
Federal TD1 form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type TD1, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 130
CRA Payroll Deductions Calculator

https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English
An online payroll deductions calculator from the Canada Revenue Agency
( https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English )
Page 135
T1 General form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type T1 General, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 140
T1 General form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type T1 General, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 141
General Income Tax and Benefit Guide

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type General Income Tax and Benefit Guide, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search. Choose All Provinces Except Non-Residents
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 143
T1 General form

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type T1 General, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 144
Schedule 1

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type Schedule 1, click Search. Check the box Search in our forms and publications only, then click Search. Choose Common (Except Quebec and Non-residents).
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 144
Ontario Tax Form ON428

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
In the search bar, type ON428, click Search.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 146
Forms and publications from Revenue Canada

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html
This link takes students to the Canada Revenue Agency’s Forms and Publications page.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/menu-eng.html )
Page 147
CRA Payroll Deductions Calculator

https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English
An online payroll deductions calculator from the Canada Revenue Agency
( https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English )
Page 148
Tax preparation software

http://quicktax.intuit.ca/tax-software/personal-products/intuit.jsp
For most students, the Standard online package is appropriate.
( http://quicktax.intuit.ca/tax-software/personal-products/intuit.jsp )
http://www.ufile.ca/
Students can explore UFile online
( http://www.ufile.ca/ )
http://www.netfile.gc.ca/sftwr-eng.html
Canada Revenue Agency lists tax preparation software packages that are compatible with CRA’s NETFILE.
( http://www.netfile.gc.ca/sftwr-eng.html )
Page 149
Resources on the CRA website

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/t1gnrl/llyrs-eng.html
Select the tax package for the current tax year.
( http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/t1gnrl/llyrs-eng.html )
Page 151
Income tax preparation services

http://www.taxtips.ca/busdir/taxpreparation/ontario.htm
A list of tax preparation firms in Ontario
( http://www.taxtips.ca/busdir/taxpreparation/ontario.htm )
http://www.cga-ontario.org/Tax_Preparation_Services.aspx
Tax preparation services offered by Certified General Accountants
( http://www.cga-ontario.org/Tax_Preparation_Services.aspx )
Page 151
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer
Information about Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
( www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer )
Page 157
CRA Payroll Deductions Calculator

https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English
An online payroll deductions calculator from the Canada Revenue Agency
( https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English )

Web Links


Page 167
Real estate abbreviations

http://www.ottawarealestate.org/abbreviations.shtml
A comprehensive list of abbreviations provided by the Ottawa Real Estate Board
( http://www.ottawarealestate.org/abbreviations.shtml )
http://www.dennisparadis.com/Abbreviations/page_673339.html
A list of abbreviations posted by a real estate agent
( http://www.dennisparadis.com/Abbreviations/page_673339.html )
http://www.tassorealestate.ca/TRANSLATED-MLS-ABBREVIATIONS-IN-REAL-ESTATE-Mississauga-HOU...
A list of abbreviations posted by a real estate agent
( http://www.tassorealestate.ca/TRANSLATED-MLS-ABBREVIATIONS-IN-REAL-ESTATE-Mississauga-HOU... )
Page 168
Real estate websites

http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential
Multiple Listing Service database of homes for sale or rent
( http://www.mls.ca/PropertySearch.aspx?Vs=Residential )
http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx
Listings of houses and apartments for rent
( http://www.hometrader.ca/CategoryRental.aspx )
Page 170
(Tech Tip related to using TVM Solver)
Pages 176, 177, 182
(Exercises)

http://www.zenwealth.com/BusinessFinanceOnline/TVM/TVMCalculator.html
An online TVM calculator; students can click the Time Value of Money tab for explanations and examples involving present value and future value.
( http://www.zenwealth.com/BusinessFinanceOnline/TVM/TVMCalculator.html )
http://www.grunderware.com/grunderware/index.htm
An online simple financial calculator (TVM) for calculating the present value or future value in one time transactions.
( http://www.grunderware.com/grunderware/index.htm )
Page 177
Mortgage interest rates

http://www.canadamortgage.com/RatesShow/ShowRates.cfm
Current closed and variable rates for different terms from different mortgage providers
( http://www.canadamortgage.com/RatesShow/ShowRates.cfm )
Page 186
Real estate search

http://www.realtor.ca/index.aspx?cul=1
Access to MLS listings through realtor.ca
( http://www.realtor.ca/index.aspx?cul=1 )

Web Links


Page 220
Unit conversions

http://www.allmeasures.com/
A comprehensive list of conversions for measures including area, distance, speed, mass, and many others
( http://www.allmeasures.com/ )
http://www.unitconversion.org/
Source for conversions of measures in a variety of units
( http://www.unitconversion.org/ )
Page 221
Road trip planners

http://www.freetrip.com/
Students can customize a trip itinerary; no maps available
( http://www.freetrip.com/ )
http://www.caasco.com/travel/maps-triptik/index.jsp
Use CAA’s online TripTik planner to plan routes and get maps between North American destinations.
( http://www.caasco.com/travel/maps-triptik/index.jsp )
Page 221
Currency exchange rates

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/converter.html
Use the latest noon exchange rates from the Bank of Canada to convert currency.
( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/converter.html )
Page 222
Exact conversions

http://www.allmeasures.com/
A comprehensive list of conversions for measures including area, distance, speed, mass, and many others
( http://www.allmeasures.com/ )
http://www.unitconversion.org/
Source for conversions of measures in a variety of units
( http://www.unitconversion.org/ )
Page 232
Unit conversions

http://www.allmeasures.com/
A comprehensive list of conversions for measures including area, distance, speed, mass, and many others
( http://www.allmeasures.com/ )
http://www.unitconversion.org/
Source for conversions of measures in a variety of units
( http://www.unitconversion.org/ )
Page 232
Canadian and American retailers


Canadian retailers

http://www.sears.ca/

( http://www.sears.ca/ )
http://www.walmart.ca/

( http://www.walmart.ca/ )
http://www.canadiantire.ca/

( http://www.canadiantire.ca/ )

US Retailers

http://www.sears.com/

( http://www.sears.com/ )
http://www.walmart.com/

( http://www.walmart.com/ )
http://www.target.com/

( http://www.target.com/ )

Web Links


Page 244
Interactive bathroom planner

http://www.reece.com.au/create/BathroomPlanner
A very detailed bathroom planner that allows for irregular shaped rooms
( http://www.reece.com.au/create/BathroomPlanner )
http://www.bathroom-furniture-guide.com/virtual-bathroom-design.htm
Students select the shape that most closely matches the bathroom and enter the dimensions
( http://www.bathroom-furniture-guide.com/virtual-bathroom-design.htm )
Page 252
Sources of inexpensive used appliances and materials (Breakfast Club question)

http://www.kijiji.ca/
Online buy/sell community; personal ads have been removed from kijiji
( http://www.kijiji.ca/ )