High School Course Review

High School Course Review

Worksheet • 30 min of learning

Here's how High School Course Review aligns with curriculum standards in Utah. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

General Financial Literacy

STRAND 1: Students will understand basic economic concepts and develop economic thinking critical to making personal financial choices.

Standard 1: Understand how basic economic principles affect personal financial choices.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with High School Course Review
Apply economic reasoning skills to make informed personal financial decisions, including opportunity cost (trade‑offs) and their role in decision‑making.

STRAND 2: Students will understand the factors that influence personal financial priorities and learn how to make rational decisions.

Standard 2: Define a rational decision‑making process.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with High School Course Review
Describe cost‑benefit analysis as a rational decision‑making process.

STRAND 5: Students will understand principles of personal money management, including budgeting and managing accounts, and the role and impact of credit on personal finance.

Standard 1: Identify and explain the process of budgeting based on projected income and expenses.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with High School Course Review
Define the elements of a financial plan and describe the benefits of financial planning.
Identify short‑ and long‑term financial goals and the impact they have on one's financial plan.
Develop a budget that includes the following categories: spending/debt, savings, investing, charitable contributions (such as the 70‑20‑10 rule).

Standard 2: Describe and discuss the impact of credit and debt on personal money management.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with High School Course Review
Discuss the purpose and role of credit. Explain the value of building and maintaining a healthy credit rating, including elements of creditworthiness: character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions.

Standard 3: Explain and understand credit reports and the significance of credit scores.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with High School Course Review
Evaluate the impact a credit score has on personal finance.