Business Education Standards Grade 4
A. COMMUNICATIONS
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on personal and professional levels. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
Written Communications A.4.1 Demonstrate correct spelling, grammar, word usage, and legible writing (see LA B.4.3)
A.4.2 Write, edit, and revise an original, creative work incorporating correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation (see LA B.4.2)
A.4.3 Compose simple requests for information (see LA B.4.1)
A.4.4 Take simple notes (see LA F.4.1)
A.4.5 Compose a standard business letter (see LA B.4.1, B.4.2)
Oral Communications A.4.6 Express wants, needs, and feelings (see LA C.4.3)
A.4.7 Demonstrate the difference between opinion and fact (see LA C.4.2)
A.4.8 Participate in group discussion and role playing (see LA C.4.1)
A.4.9 Demonstrate telephone etiquette
A.4.10 Follow oral directions (see LA C.4.2)
A.4.11 Demonstrate the ability to listen for meaning (see LA C.4.2)
A.4.12 Record complete and accurate messages and notes (see LA B.4.1)
Workplace Communications A.4.13 Give and follow simple instructions (see LA B.4.1, C.4.1, C.4.2)
A.4.14 Greet people appropriately in a variety of situations (see LA D.4.2)
A.4.15 Take turns communicating in a group situation (see LA C.4.1, C.4.3)
A.4.16 Deliver informal appreciation messages in a variety of situations (see LA D.4.2, B.4.1)
A.4.17 Make a written/oral request (see LA D.4.2)
B. INFORMATION SYSTEMS/TECHNOLOGY
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will select and apply current information systems/technology as they relate to personal and business decision-making in light of ethical and social issues. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
B.4.1 Identify hardware components (see LA E.4.1)
B.4.2 Open and close a program (see LA E.4.1)
B.4.3 Save and retrieve a file (see LA E.4.1)
B.4.4 Develop touch keyboarding techniques
B.4.5 Use various input devices (see LA E.4.1)
B.4.6 Compose simple information using a keyboard (see LA E.4.1, B.4.1)
B.4.7 Proofread and edit documents (see LA B.4.2, E.4.5)
B.4.8 Print a document (see LA F.4.1)
B.4.9 Use graphic software to paint or draw (see LA E.4.3, E.4.1)
B.4.10 Access the Internet (see LA F.4.1)
B.4.11 Listen to speakers who use current technology (see LA E.4.5)
C. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will use financial procedures to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
C.4.1 Recognize different denominations of currency and coins (see M B.4.3)
C.4.2 Identify the value of each denomination (see M D.4.4)
C.4.3 Calculate mathematics problems requiring adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing different denominations (see M B.4.5)
C.4.4 Estimate mathematical calculations
D. ECONOMICS
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will use critical-thinking skills to function as citizens who are literate about economics through development of personal consumer economic skills and a knowledge of societal and governmental responsibility.  

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
D.4.1 Understand that productive resources are limited and that people cannot have all the goods and services they want; as a result they must choose some things and give up others. Identify the opportunity cost of a decision when one alternative is chosen (see SS D.4.1, D.4.2, D.4.7)

D.4.2 Define economic wants and explain how they are satisfied (see SS D.4.2)

D.4.3 Identify factors that can influence the prices of goods and services
E. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will use business knowledge and preparation to develop an understanding of business operations and the ability and skills necessary to become entrepreneurs. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
E.4.1 Identify characteristics of an entrepreneur (business owner) (see SS E.4.12, B.4.1,

B.4.3, B.4.7)

E.4.2 Identify reasons for keeping financial records

E.4.3 Explain the cost of theft to business
F. MARKETING
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will describe how marketing strategies are used in business to meet the needs of consumers. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
F.4.1 Determine product/service preferences of classmates and family members
G. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will develop the ability to participate in business transactions in both domestic and international business.  

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
G.4.1 Identify a currency used in another country

G.4.2 Identify metric measurements (see M D.4.2)

G.4.3 Identify different countries in the world (see SS A.4.5)

G.4.4 Identify a product which is produced in another country
H. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will select and analyze appropriate information from the business function areas such as marketing, finance, accounting, production, and personnel of business to make informed management decisions. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
H.4.1 Identify management positions within your school building

H.4.2 Contrast the different levels of management in your school building and how their responsibilities differ
I. PRINCIPLES OF LAW
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will apply the basic legal principles to their roles as citizens, consumers, and employees. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
I.4.1 Explain rules at home and understand the rationale for these rules (see SS C.4.3)

I.4.2 Identify school rules and the rationale for these rules (see SS C.4.3)

I.4.3 Recognize community laws and their rationale (see SS C.4.4)
J. INTERPERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills necessary to function in multicultural business settings. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
J.4.1 Work cooperatively in a group

J.4.2 Follow oral directions (see LA C.4.2)

J.4.3 Demonstrate courtesy to others

J.4.4 Demonstrate respect to others

J.4.5 Demonstrate good manners

J.4.6 Respect the rights and feelings of others

J.4.7 Describe the advantages of working together as a team

J.4.8 Discuss the importance of being able to work together with people who are different from oneself
K. CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will explore careers and develop skills necessary to make meaningful decisions in a variety of business careers. Students will develop a career cluster focus based on their career development process.  

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

By the end of grade 4 students will:
K.4.1 Identify own likes and dislikes and careers that match these preferences

K.4.2 Identify what he/she does well

K.4.3 Identify what he/she needs to improve

K.4.4 Identify various types of occupations in the community

K.4.5 Describe careers of immediate family members

K.4.6 Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other students and family members

Standards from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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