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Learners develop a budget for a college student using all of the influences that the student would have.  In this budgeting lesson plan, students use real life examples to create a budget spreadsheet.  Learners read and study sample spreadsheets and budgets before tackling their own. 

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expenses, spending money, saving money, budgeting, income

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budget, expenses, income, spreadsheet, math
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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