Social Studies

Economics Advanced Studies

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

20 standards
  • The student will investigate, independently or collaboratively, a problem, issue, or concern within a selected profession or discipline (1)
    • ECONA.SS.1.A

      Analyze the relationship between his or her interests and career/discipline.

    • ECONA.SS.1.B

      Review literature from varied sources from the selected career or discipline.

    • ECONA.SS.1.C

      Identify a problem, issue, or concern.

    • ECONA.SS.1.D

      Survey and/or interview professionals to determine the appropriateness of a project.

    • ECONA.SS.1.E

      Develop a proposal that includes well-defined questions, goals and objectives, rationale, and procedures for the project.

  • The student will demonstrate understanding of the research methods and/or technologies used in a selected profession or discipline (2)
    • ECONA.SS.2.A

      Develop an understanding of the requirements and practices of the profession in the selected career or discipline through observation.

    • ECONA.SS.2.B

      Simulate the methods and/or technologies used in the research process particular to the selected field or discipline.

    • ECONA.SS.2.C

      Review and revise the original proposal to reflect changes needed based upon preliminary research and practices.

  • The student will develop products that meet standards recognized by the selected profession or discipline (3)
    • ECONA.SS.3.A

      Collaborate with the appropriate professionals to define the product.

    • ECONA.SS.3.B

      Develop a plan for product completion.

    • ECONA.SS.3.C

      Develop assessment criteria for successful completion of the project.

    • ECONA.SS.3.D

      Establish the appropriateness of the product for the intended audience.

    • ECONA.SS.3.E

      Implement the plan for product completion.

    • ECONA.SS.3.F

      Maintain a journal to document all phases of the implementation of the plan and reflections on learning experiences and processes.

  • The student will demonstrate an understanding of the selected problem, issue, or concern by explaining or justifying findings to an appropriate audience for public comment or professional response (4)
    • ECONA.SS.4.A

      Review and revise the plan to present the findings.

    • ECONA.SS.4.B

      Make arrangements for the presentation of findings to an appropriate audience.

    • ECONA.SS.4.C

      Present findings, simulating the skills used by professionals.

    • ECONA.SS.4.D

      Consider feedback received from the audience.

    • ECONA.SS.4.E

      Reflect on the study and its potential for impact on the field.

    • ECONA.SS.4.F

      Reflect on personal learning experiences of the study.