Formative Assessments

• Observe student participation during the class discussion about cost of attendance, financial aid, and the concept of net price.

• Monitor student progress as they work through the guided public and private college examples, providing feedback on their understanding of Pell Grants, the 21st Century Scholarship, and net price calculations.

• Confer with students as they complete the "Calculating Net Price" sheet, offering guidance as they determine the net price of their selected colleges and compare affordability.

• Review student participation during the scholarship search activity, ensuring students can identify additional opportunities to reduce the cost of attending college.
   

Summative Assessments

• Completed "Calculating Net Price" sheet

• Accurate calculation of the net price for two selected colleges

• Comparison of colleges based on affordability after financial aid

• Identification of scholarship opportunities for selected colleges

• Portfolio submission of the completed "Calculating Net Price" sheet
   

Evidence of Learning

Students demonstrate mastery by:

• Explaining the difference between cost of attendance and net price.

• Calculating the net price of multiple colleges using financial aid information.

• Comparing postsecondary institutions based on affordability rather than published cost alone.

• Identifying scholarship opportunities that can further reduce the cost of attending college.

• Applying financial aid and net price information to make more informed postsecondary decisions.