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This Learning About College Degrees and Lifetime Earnings activity also includes:
It's never too early to start thinking about college majors. Using census data, scholars research the lifetime earnings for two selected careers. They then write and solve word problems to compare the amounts. To add a visual component, they also draw line graphs to visually depict the difference in earnings.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the extension activity with advanced learners
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with line graphs
- Knowledge of place value to the millions is necessary, as well as the ability to add and subtract large numbers
Pros
- Provides student worksheets
- Includes a separate answer key with sample responses
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- None