Lesson 2.7 - College Costs 101
Assessment

Measuring Student Learning:

Formative Assessments

• Observe student participation during the Closest Colleges Challenge and class discussion about the factors that influence college costs.

• Monitor student progress as groups research tuition and housing costs for assigned colleges, providing guidance on locating accurate information and comparing costs.

• Confer with students as they complete the "College Costs 101 Notes" sheet during the instructional video, offering clarification on concepts such as tuition, room and board, cost of attendance, commuting, scholarships, and financial aid.

• Review student participation as they complete the College Costs 101 ScholarTrack activity, ensuring students understand the key concepts presented in the lesson.
   

Summative Assessments

• Completed "Closest Colleges and Universities" sheet

• Completed "College Costs 101 Notes" sheet

• Successful completion of the College Costs 101 ScholarTrack activity

• Identification of factors that contribute to the total cost of attending college

• Comparison of colleges based on tuition, housing costs, and proximity

• Portfolio submission of the completed lesson artifacts
   

Evidence of Learning

Students demonstrate mastery by:

• Explaining the difference between tuition and the total cost of attendance.

• Researching and comparing colleges based on tuition, housing costs, and geographic proximity.

• Identifying strategies, including commuting, scholarships, and financial aid, that can reduce the cost of postsecondary education.

• Completing the College Costs 101 ScholarTrack activity and demonstrating an understanding of financial planning for college.

• Applying cost comparison skills to make more informed postsecondary decisions.