Are you prepared to live on your own? Are you aware of what it takes to make it on your own? Before you know it, you’ll be facing many decisions such as how to rent an apartment, how to budget money, and what it really means to be “living on your own”. Adulting 101 explores the issues facing students and provides the information needed to make wise decisions. This course addresses many topics with a focus on becoming financially fit.
All projects in this course will be worth 5 points and graded using a standards based grading rubric. The students will be given the grading rubric with criteria for each performance indicator aligned with the level of understanding.
0 (No Evidence) No judgement can be made or the task has not been completed or turned in for evaluation.
1 (Beginning) A limited understanding of the priority standard has been demonstrated. More practice needed.
2 (Progressing) There is a basic understanding of the priority standard. Student is progressing toward full understanding and more practice may be necessary.
3 (Proficient) Student has demonstrated a full understanding of the priority standard. There are minor gaps in understanding.
4 (Advanced Proficient) Student has demonstrated a complete level of understanding of the priority standard at a level exceeding the expectation.
5 (Mastery) Student has demonstrated a complex level of understanding and has mastered the concepts in multiple areas.
On the 5 point scale, the grades represent the following percentages.
5: 100% - 4: 90% - 3: 80% - 2: 70% - 1: 60% - 0: 0%