Grade 7 - Civics and Economics · Career Opportunities and Personal Finance
Virginia SOL CE.14
Virginia SOL CE.14 is part of the Career Opportunities and Personal Finance strand in Grade 7 - Civics and Economics (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students explain career opportunities and understand fundamentals of personal finance. Below is what CE.14 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CE.14 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CE.14 means
Explain career opportunities and understand fundamentals of personal finance.
Practice Grade 7 - Civics and Economics SOL questions
Free Grade 7 - Civics and Economics questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on CE.14 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. An economic flow shows resources moving from individuals to businesses, and money moving from businesses back to individuals. Which term completes this economic flow from businesses to individuals?
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Answer: B — Income
2. Which is an example of a proprietorship?
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Answer: A — Edward owns a restaurant and is responsible for all of the restaurant’s debts.
3. A newspaper headline reads: “Lawsuit Filed Against Major Store for Unfair Sales Practices.” This headline describes a case involving —
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Answer: D — consumer rights
4. Which is the best action the government can take to increase the amount of funds available for businesses?
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Answer: B — Lower taxes
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Skills you’ll practice for CE.14
- Identify talents, interests, and aspirations that influence career choice.
- Identify attitudes and behaviors that strengthen individual work ethic and promote career success.
- Identify human capital, abilities, intellectual and physical skills, work habits, education, and changing supply and demand in the economy.
- Examine the effect of technological change and globalization on career opportunities.
- Describe the importance of education to intellectual life, lifelong learning, and personal goals.
- Analyze the role of financial responsibility in good citizenship including evaluating credit, savings, and investments.
- Describe the importance of equal opportunities for access to education and training.
- Research jobs and careers in public and private sectors and understand career pathways.
Key concepts covered by CE.14
- career planning
- self-assessment
- talent identification
- interest inventory
- career goals
- work ethic
- professional behavior
- career success
- soft skills
- professionalism
- human capital
- skills development
- education investment
- labor market trends
- career adaptability
- technological change
- globalization
- job market trends
- automation
- remote work
- lifelong learning
- educational attainment
- intellectual development
- personal growth
- career advancement
- financial responsibility
- credit management
- savings plans
- investment strategies
- personal finance
- educational equity
- access to education
- training opportunities
- equal opportunity
- education policy
- career research
- job market analysis
- career pathways
- public sector jobs
- private sector jobs
How to study and practice SOL CE.14
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CE.14 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL CE.14
What is Virginia SOL CE.14?
SOL CE.14 is a Grade 7 - Civics and Economics Standard of Learning in the Career Opportunities and Personal Finance strand. It expects students to explain career opportunities and understand fundamentals of personal finance.
What skills does SOL CE.14 cover?
SOL CE.14 is assessed on 8 skills: identify talents, interests, and aspirations that influence career choice; identify attitudes and behaviors that strengthen individual work ethic and promote career success; identify human capital, abilities, intellectual and physical skills, work habits, education, and changing supply and demand in the economy; examine the effect of technological change and globalization on career opportunities; describe the importance of education to intellectual life, lifelong learning, and personal goals; analyze the role of financial responsibility in good citizenship including evaluating credit, savings, and investments; describe the importance of equal opportunities for access to education and training; research jobs and careers in public and private sectors and understand career pathways.
What strand of Grade 7 - Civics and Economics is SOL CE.14 in?
SOL CE.14 belongs to the Career Opportunities and Personal Finance reporting strand of the Grade 7 - Civics and Economics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CE.14?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CE.14 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.