PFLE.SS.10.A
Use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
Personal Financial Literacy and Economics · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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problem-solving processdecision-making processprobleminformationoptionsadvantagesdisadvantagessolutioneffectiveness
Skills
- identify (a financial problem) #dok1
- gather (relevant financial information) #dok1
- list (possible options) #dok1
- consider (advantages and disadvantages of options) #dok2
- choose (an appropriate solution) #dok2
- implement (a selected solution) #dok2
- evaluate (the effectiveness of the implemented solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify a financial problem that needs to be solved. #dok1
- I can gather information relevant to the financial problem. #dok1
- I can list options for solving the problem. #dok1
- I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of each option. #dok2
- I can choose and implement the most suitable financial solution. #dok2
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of the solution after implementation. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective personal financial decisions require a structured problem-solving and decision-making process.
- Evaluating options and solutions allows individuals to make informed financial choices and adjust as needed.
Essential Questions
- What steps make up a good problem-solving and decision-making process for financial issues?
- How do you determine which information is important to gather before making a financial decision?
- Why is it important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of all available options?
- How can you evaluate whether your financial solution was effective or not?
- What might you do if your chosen solution does not solve the financial problem?