Middle School Personal Finance

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Here's how Middle School Personal Finance aligns with curriculum standards in Maryland. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

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Defined by State Standards for Personal Financial Literacy Education 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance

1.B.1: Develop and apply financial literacy vocabulary.

4.A.1: Provide examples of good and bad debt.

4.B.1: Explain credit terminology.

4.C.1: Describe a credit report; explain what a credit score is and the factors affecting a credit score.

5.C.1: Distinguish between saving and investing.

4.C.2: Identify ways to prevent credit problems.

5.A.2: List strategies to achieve goals.

1.B.3: Differentiate between responsible and irresponsible financial decisions.

1.A.4: Compare factors that affect personal financial decisions and actions.

4.A.4: Explain strategies used to manage credit and debt.

4.B.4: Compare and compute application of interest and compound interest.