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Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar

College and Career Readiness: The Economics of College

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Susanna McConnell
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • See various formats for discussing post high school options with students.
  • Model participating in small group discussions around the opportunity costs of various choices as related to college.

Standards

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Concepts

Budgeting, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost

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In this economics webinar, see activities that allow students to integrate marginal analysis into making decisions about college.

Description

This webinar will provide teachers engaging and effective activities to push students to consider the costs and benefits of attending college. Learn more about starter activities as well as a peer panel exercise. All activities will integrate into any high school course that pushes students to consider their options upon graduation.

 

 

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