6adv.MATH.15.G
Compare the annual salary of several occupations requiring various levels of post-secondary education or vocational training and calculate the effects of the different annual salaries on lifetime income.
Grade 6 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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annual salaryoccupationslevels of post-secondary educationvocational traininglifetime income
Skills
- compare (annual salary of several occupations) #dok2
- identify (levels of post-secondary education or vocational training required by occupations) #dok1
- calculate (effects of different annual salaries on lifetime income) #dok2
- analyze (the relationship between education/training and lifetime income) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the levels of post-secondary education or vocational training required for various occupations. #dok1
- I can compare annual salaries for occupations requiring different education or training levels. #dok2
- I can calculate how different annual salaries affect lifetime income. #dok2
- I can analyze how education or training impacts earning potential over a lifetime. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Education and training choices can significantly influence lifetime earnings.
- Comparing salaries and understanding their long-term effects empowers informed career and education decisions.
Essential Questions
- How does the level of education or training required by a job impact the annual salary for that occupation?
- What are some ways that different annual salaries can affect a person's lifetime income?
- Why is it important to consider both salary and educational requirements when choosing a career?
- How can comparing the lifetime income of different occupations influence your future planning?
- What are some resources or strategies you can use to research the salary and education requirements of jobs you’re interested in?