Family Support Page: SS.11.E.11.A

Home and community support for 11th Grade government and civics.

1. Standard At A Glance

Standard: SS.11.E.11.A

Short description: Describe the role of government in the economy, including fiscal policy, the federal budget, taxation, public goods, and the regulation of markets, and evaluate different perspectives on the appropriate scope of government economic intervention.

2. Typical Indicators

  • Student can describe what this skill looks like in classwork.
  • Student applies this skill with familiar tasks and support.
  • Student can explain parts of their thinking when prompted.

3. Warning Signs

  • Student avoids tasks requiring this specific skill.
  • Student needs repeated prompting and shows inconsistent performance.
  • Student shows limited progress despite practice.

4. Escalating Accommodations

Tier 1

Use short daily routines tied to real reading, writing, or real-world application at home.

Tier 2

Provide targeted guided practice in 10-15 minute sessions with clear examples.

Tier 3

Use individualized practice with explicit modeling and frequent feedback.

5. Modifications

  • Diverse learners: use visuals, sentence supports, and language scaffolds.
  • Disabled learners: adapt response format, pacing, and access supports as needed.

6. Cross-Curricular Integration

Connect to family conversations about current events, voting, civic participation, and law.

7. Gemini Canvas Prompt

9. Source Document