T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Phenomena-Based Lesson: Chapter 2: T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Presentation | Accounting 1 | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Accounting 1 (grades 9–12) chapter T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules, built around the phenomenon Chapter 2: T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Phenomena-Based Lesson: Chapter 2: T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Teacher Discussion Guide; T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Phenomena-Based Lesson: Chapter 2: T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Chapter 2: T-Accounts & Debit-Credit Rules Presentation.

Sections: Standards Alignment; Learning Goals; The Scenario - The May T-accounts That Refuse To Agree; Sense-making Questions - Teaching Moves; Misconception Watch; The Scenario - The May T-accounts That Refuse To Agree; Word Bank - Chapter Terms And Definitions; Sense-making Questions. Sample item: “Question 1. What did the debit in the May 12 entry do to Accounts Payable, and did that account's balance rise or fall?”

What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 12 slides).

Standards: Aligned to national Business, Computer & Information Technology standards (NBEA) for Accounting 1, with embedded academic literacy and career-readiness skills.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Accounting 1, grades 9–12.

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