6.MATH.14.H
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 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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annual salaryoccupationslevels of post-secondary educationvocational traininglifetime income
Skills
- compare (annual salaries of occupations requiring various levels of post-secondary education or vocational training) #dok2
- calculate (effects of different annual salaries on lifetime income) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the annual salary for different occupations. #dok1
- I can define post-secondary education and vocational training. #dok1
- I can compare annual salaries for occupations that require different educational paths. #dok2
- I can calculate the impact of varying annual salaries on lifetime income. #dok2
- I can analyze how education or training choices influence earning potential over a lifetime. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Education and training levels can have a significant impact on future earning potential.
- Comparing career salaries helps inform decisions about education and vocational training.
Essential Questions
- How do annual salaries differ between occupations requiring different levels of education or training?
- What is the relationship between post-secondary education, vocational training, and income over a lifetime?
- How can comparing annual salaries help you make decisions about your education and career path?
- How is lifetime income affected by the type of occupation and educational level required?
- In what ways might the costs of education or training affect your career and income choices?