7adv.MATH.4.G
Estimate the cost of a two-year and four-year college education, including family contribution, and devise a periodic savings plan for accumulating the money needed to contribute to the total cost of attendance for at least the first year of college.
Grade 7 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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costtwo-year college educationfour-year college educationfamily contributionperiodic savings plantotal cost of attendancefirst year of college
Skills
- estimate (cost of two-year and four-year college education) #dok2
- calculate (family contribution for college costs) #dok2
- devise (a periodic savings plan to accumulate money for college) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can estimate the cost of attending a two-year or four-year college, including factors such as tuition, fees, and other expenses. #dok2
- I can calculate the expected family contribution toward the total cost of attending college. #dok2
- I can devise a periodic savings plan to accumulate enough money for at least the first year's college expenses. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Saving for college requires understanding and planning for all associated costs, including family contributions.
- Creating a realistic savings plan for higher education helps students set and achieve future financial goals.
Essential Questions
- What are all the costs associated with attending college for two or four years?
- How can you estimate how much your family will need to contribute toward your college education?
- Why is it important to plan and save ahead for college expenses?
- What strategies can you use to develop a successful savings plan for educational goals?
- How might your approach to saving change based on the estimated costs and family contribution?