Lesson Plan: Average vs. Marginal Tax Rates Download Lesson Plan Download Supplemental Download Assessment Download Assessment Key Print this page Download Lesson Plan Download Supplemental Download Assessment Download Assessment Key Subscribe Support our work Overview In this lesson plan, students will know how average and marginal tax rates are calculated. Students will compare the two tax rates. Students will learn how marginal and average tax rates combine to impact the taxpayer and economy. All TaxEDU lesson plans are designed for students in grades 9-12, are free, and include an assessment and assessment key. Download the materials above to get started and view our case study, Average vs. Marginal Tax Rates, to learn more. Related Glossary Terms Average Tax Rate, Marginal Tax Rate, Tax Brackets, Tax, Tax Base, Taxable Income, Graduated Rate Income Tax, Individual Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax View Full Glossary Banner image attribution: Wrangler, Adobe Stock Stay informed with the latest TaxEDU resources! Subscribe or follow us to learn about new videos, primers, podcast episodes, and more. Share Tweet Share Email