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G11 Applied Economics-Reflection Questions (Written Output)

The document contains reflection questions from a Grade 11 Applied Science class about economics as a social science. It asks students to: [1] Explain how limited resources affect availability and use due to production time and competing needs; [2] Define opportunity cost and how it impacts decision making; [3] Distinguish between scarcity, shortage, and surplus of resources with examples. It also provides a rubric to evaluate student responses on a scale from excellent to poor based on development, understanding, and completion of the task.

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G11 Applied Economics-Reflection Questions (Written Output)

The document contains reflection questions from a Grade 11 Applied Science class about economics as a social science. It asks students to: [1] Explain how limited resources affect availability and use due to production time and competing needs; [2] Define opportunity cost and how it impacts decision making; [3] Distinguish between scarcity, shortage, and surplus of resources with examples. It also provides a rubric to evaluate student responses on a scale from excellent to poor based on development, understanding, and completion of the task.

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Pace Academy

Grade 11 Applied Science


Reflection Questions
Chapter 1 Lesson 1: Economics as a Social Science

Answer the following:

1. Resources are considered limited in the study of economics because of two factors: (1) the time-consuming
process; and (2) competing uses. What do these factors imply in the limitation of resources and how does it affect the
availability and utilization of resources?
2. Explain the concept of opportunity cost in relation to cost-benefit analysis. How does it affect the decision
making process?
3. Differentiate scarcity, shortage, and surplus in terms of resources and give example situation of each.

Scale items Definitions

Excellent (10) The section is extremely well developed. The student demonstrates complete understanding of the material and topics
required to complete the task. The section comprises more than what is required and presents the topic in a logical,
organize and concise way.
Very Good (8-9) The section is of high quality. The material is presented very well. The student demonstrates understanding of the topic.

Good (6-7) The section is developed satisfactorily. The student complies with the basic requirements of the section. The writing is
acceptable. Demonstrates understanding of basic concepts.
Fair (4-5) The quality of the section is below acceptable average. Basic concepts related to the section are confused or vague. The
student demonstrates poor understanding of the basic concepts.
Poor (0-3) Almost none of the required themes are elaborated in the section. The writing is disorganized and very difficult to
understand. No discussion The student does not elaborate the topic or skips the section.

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