Module MCM.1.2: Critiquing Plans

Standard: EPF.MCM.1.2

Objective: Critique and revise personal spending plans for improvement.

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Lesson Overview

• Review sample budgets
• Identify strengths and weaknesses
• Suggest improvements

Teacher Notes

• Use peer review of budgets
• Discuss common budgeting mistakes
• Relate to students' own plans

Activities

• Budget critique workshop
• Group discussion: Budgeting pitfalls
• Revise a sample budget

Assessment

• Written critique of a budget
• Participation in workshop

Resources

• NC DPI EPF Standards
• Sample budgets for review