Invest in Your Future: Helping Students Calculate ROI
The average borrower takes 21 years to pay off their student loans. That’s a huge commitment of time, money, and effort! This activity helps students take a closer look at their options by calculating the return on investment (ROI) for different education and training paths. They'll see how investing in education can impact their future—and how to make smart, informed choices.
What’s Included in the Calculating Return on Investment Activity
Invest In Your Future Direct Instruction Google Slides: A ready-to-use presentation for introducing the return on investment (ROI) concept and formula.
Invest in Your Future Student Activity (Print & Digital): An interactive exercise to calculate ROI for careers requiring different levels of education.
Answer key: Includes sample responses to check understanding or provide guidance.
Why Teachers Love This ROI Activity
❤️Saves time with pre-made, clear, easy-to-implement materials.
❤️Sparks meaningful discussions about career planning and financial literacy.
❤️Works as a standalone activity or fits seamlessly into a larger unit on postsecondary options.
How This Look at Investing in Education & Training Helps Students
⭐Students connect the cost of education to potential career earnings, helping them see the value of their choices.
⭐By applying the ROI formula to their own goals, students explore how their education and career paths align with their ambitions.
⭐Encourages students to consider both financial and personal factors, empowering them to make thoughtful plans for their future.
Looking for more?
This activity is part of the Exploring Postsecondary Education & Training Options lesson, which dives deeper into pathways like college, trade school, apprenticeships, military service, and more.
