NY Social Studies 1.10d
The Standard
People make decisions about how to spend and save the money that they earn.
New York State K–12 Social Studies Framework
Key Idea 1.10
People make economic choices as producers and consumers of goods and services.
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students decide whether to use earned money now or keep it for later. They explain how a goal, need, or want affects their choice.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Given a small amount of money and two choices, a student can choose an amount to use and an amount to keep. The student gives a clear reason tied to a goal.
Common Misconceptions
- Some students think money must be used as soon as it is earned, or that saving means never using it. Others confuse saving money with getting change after a purchase.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: “Mia earns $5. She can spend $2 and save $3, or spend all $5. Circle one plan and explain why.”
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs five play dollars, picture-price cards, and two envelopes labeled “Now” and “Later”; students divide the money and explain their choice.
Ask, “You earned $6. What would you buy now, and what would you keep for later?” Students draw and label their plan.
Play Spend or Save: students draw a goal card, choose from two money plans, and earn a point for a clear reason.
Use a class store menu and $10 earned by washing a car; students plan one purchase and set aside money for a larger goal.
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