Project Based Learning for High School Math and Financial Literacy Class.  Critical thinking, real world problem solving, real life topics.  Great for hands-on independent or group work.  

This PBL performance task project covers every aspect of planning and paying for college. My students enjoyed working on this project and it opened their eyes to the impact college loans could have on their lives. This is a great project for students to work on independently. This project could be included in a remote learning plan and can be completed at home.

This product includes:

• 12 page project
• 3 pages of teacher notes
• 2 pages of FAQs for students

Math connections:

• percent
• compound interest formula

Topics covered:

• Choose a College Major
• Research Tuition
• Choose Living Arrangements
• Subsidized / Unsubsidized / Private Loans
• Calculate Total Amount Owed 
• Calculate Loan Payment
• Research Expected Salary
• Calculate Net Pay
• Reflect on Feasibility of Plan

Rubric Included

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