7.MATH.13.D
Use a family budget estimator to determine the minimum household budget and average hourly wage needed for a family to meet its basic needs in the student's city or another large city nearby.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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Skills
- use (a family budget estimator) #dok2
- determine (the minimum household budget) #dok2
- determine (average hourly wage needed) #dok2
- analyze (basic needs in a city) #dok3
- compare (budgets and wages for different cities) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify a family budget estimator and its purpose. #dok1
- I can list basic needs that a household must meet. #dok1
- I can use a family budget estimator to find the minimum household budget for a city. #dok2
- I can calculate the average hourly wage needed for a family to meet basic needs in a city. #dok2
- I can determine how changes in location impact minimum household budgets and wage needs. #dok2
- I can analyze how family budgets differ between my city and another large city. #dok3
- I can compare and justify the impact of differing household expenses on budget requirements in various cities. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding how to use a family budget estimator empowers students to make informed financial decisions for real-world situations.
- Minimum household budgets and average hourly wages can vary significantly based on location and living expenses.
Essential Questions
- What is a family budget estimator, and why is it important?
- How do a family's minimum needs affect its household budget?
- What factors cause the minimum household budget to change between different cities?
- How can you calculate the hourly wage needed for a family to meet its basic needs in a specific city?
- Why is it important to consider local living costs when planning a budget?