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16-5 Balancing a Budget

TEK 5.10F: Balance a simple budget
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Lesson: Read page 898 in your textbook. Please make sure you understand the concept of a balanced budget.

​Classwork:
In your OMG, write the following words along with their definitions. (you may use your textbook glossary or definitions from Quizlet or the videos above). Take your OMG to Mrs. Watkinson to check:
  • budget
  • balanced budget
Text page 899-900, problems 1, 3, 5, 7

Homework: Text pages 901-902, problems 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Play the Working With a Simple Budget Game
Instructions:
  • Get a recording sheet from the packet of materials for section 16-5.
  • Get a packet of Job Cards and Expense cards (there are enough cards in one packet for 8 students to share).
  1. Randomly select one job card.
  2. Randomly choose three expense cards
  3. Use these four cards to complete one section of the recording sheet (you may not use a calculator). 
  • Repeat steps 1-3 with different cards until you have a total of 4 sections on the recording sheet completed. 
  • Exchange papers with a classmate who will use a calculator to check your work.
  • Record your grade as a classwork grade.

Skill Check: Pearson Realize Quick Check Balancing a Budget 



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