1st Grading Period

2nd Grading Period

Process Standards

Chapter 130.273

Dollars and Sense focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, money-management processes, decision-making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for human services careers.

TEKS

Unit 1: 130.273-2 (A-E)

Unit 2: 130.273- 3 (A-K)

Unit 3: 130.273-4(A-C)

Unit 4: 130.273-6 (A-B)

Unit 5: 130.273-5 (A-D), -1(A-d), -7(A-e)

Topic Focus

Unit 1

• Management of Individual and Family Resources

• Decision Making
• Money
• Banking

Unit 2

• Management of Financial Resources

• Income
• Savings
• Investing

Unit 3

• Consumer Skills for Housing Needs

• Credit
• Budgeting

Unit 4

• The Consumer and the Economic System

• Insurance
• Decision Making

Unit 5

• Environmental Sustainability, Employment Skills, Careers

• Planning
• Consumer Skills