A set of instructional slides for a 90-minute workshop on planning a commute to work, featuring high-contrast visuals, simple messaging, and troubleshooting scenarios for adults with IDD.
A teacher-facing answer key for the Loan Logic Quiz, providing correct answers, brief explanations/rationales for each question, and a sample response for the scenario analysis.
A comprehensive assessment tool covering mortgage types, financial terminology (PMI, Escrow, DTI), and loan approval processes. It includes multiple-choice questions, true/false items, and a short scenario-based analysis. Revised for better spacing and page flow.
A visual field guide with detailed descriptions of common home inspection issues. It acts as a "photo gallery" for students to identify major structural, electrical, and plumbing red flags. Revised for better page flow and visual clarity.
A comprehensive lesson plan for instructors, including learning objectives, a 90-minute pacing guide, discussion prompts, and key vocabulary definitions. It provides clear guidance on how to integrate the other lesson materials.
A visually rich infographic detailing the upfront and recurring costs of home ownership. Revised to fix layout issues, improve text contrast, and ensure all content fits on a single page.
A practical worksheet for students to apply home buying concepts, including down payment calculations, agent interview prep, inspection red flag identification, and a process timeline activity. Revised for better spacing and page flow.
A step-by-step instructional slide deck covering the five phases of home buying. Now includes a "Visual Case Study" slide to simulate inspection photo analysis.
Teacher answer key for the City Swap Worksheet, including percentage calculations for rent affordability and a detailed mathematical justification for choosing Denver's salary over LA's.
Teacher answer key for the Tax Form Tutorial Guide, providing the matching solutions for I-9, W-4, and W-2 forms along with correct document requirements and financial implications.
Teacher answer key for the Benefits Battle Worksheet, providing adjusted salary calculations, PTO value analysis, and a professional recommendation for the better total compensation package.
Teacher answer key for the Paycheck Math Worksheet, including step-by-step calculations for weekly gross pay, tax deductions, net pay, and overtime at a $15.16/hour rate.
An answer key for the Income Impact Worksheet, providing correct categorizations for career scenarios and grading guidance for the personal career planning section.
A completed version of the Guided Money Notes for teachers, featuring all correct definitions, form purposes, and financial reasoning.
A comparative worksheet analyzing the cost of living differences between Denver and Los Angeles, using real-world data for rent, gas, and utilities to solve financial scenarios.
An interactive guide and worksheet covering the purpose and practical application of Form I-9, W-4, and W-2 for new employees.
A comparison activity where students evaluate two job offers, weighing base salary against benefits like health insurance, retirement matching, and paid time off.
A math-focused worksheet based on a $15.16 minimum wage, featuring a sample pay stub and practical calculations for gross pay, taxes, and overtime.
An analysis worksheet where students identify factors such as education, location, and risk that influence income levels across various career scenarios.
A guided notes worksheet designed to accompany the Payday Playbook slide presentation, featuring fill-in-the-blank sections and definitions for key financial terms.
A comprehensive slide deck covering income factors, paycheck anatomy, employment benefits, essential tax forms (I-9, W-4, W-2), and a cost-of-living comparison between Denver and Los Angeles.
A final reflection activity that encourages students to evaluate their own progress throughout the unit. Updated to fit on one page with higher-contrast student work areas and darkened text.