PFLE.SS.3.B

Investigate and evaluate the costs and benefits of various postsecondary education and training institutions.

Personal Financial Literacy and Economics · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
costsbenefitspostsecondary educationtraining institutions
Skills
  • investigate (postsecondary education and training institutions) #dok2
  • evaluate (costs and benefits of various postsecondary education and training institutions) #dok3
  • compare (postsecondary education and training institutions) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can list different types of postsecondary education and training institutions. #dok1
  • I can describe the common costs and benefits of attending postsecondary education and training institutions. #dok1
  • I can compare different postsecondary education and training institutions based on their features. #dok2
  • I can investigate the costs and benefits associated with specific education and training options. #dok2
  • I can distinguish between short-term and long-term benefits of various institutions. #dok2
  • I can evaluate which education or training institution offers the best value for my goals. #dok3
  • I can justify my choice of a postsecondary institution based on evidence of costs and benefits. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Choosing the right postsecondary education or training involves balancing costs and benefits to fit personal goals.
  • The financial and personal impacts of postsecondary education and training institutions vary widely based on individual choices.
Essential Questions
  • What are the different types of postsecondary education and training institutions you can attend?
  • How do costs and benefits differ among various postsecondary education and training options?
  • What criteria should you use to evaluate the value of a postsecondary institution?
  • How do personal goals influence your decision when choosing an education or training path?
  • In what ways can investing in postsecondary education or training affect your lifetime earnings and opportunities?