2.MATH.11.B

Explain that saving is an alternative to spending.

Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012

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Vocabulary
savingalternativespending
Skills
  • explain (saving as an alternative to spending) #dok2
  • distinguish (saving from spending) #dok2
  • describe (choices between saving and spending) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can describe what saving and spending mean. #dok1
  • I can distinguish between saving and spending when making choices with money. #dok2
  • I can explain why saving is an alternative to spending. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Choosing to save money means not spending it right away, allowing you to use it for something in the future.
  • Saving is an important option when making decisions about how to use your money.
Essential Questions
  • What does it mean to save money?
  • Why might someone choose to save money instead of spending it?
  • How are saving and spending different?
  • When is it a good idea to save your money rather than spend it?
  • What are some examples of choosing to save rather than spend?