Middle School Personal Finance

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

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Defined by Jump$tart National Standards in 2022 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance

8-1a: Identify the most common reasons that people save money for the future.

8-3a: Compare and contrast different types of financial institutions and their products and services.

8-4a: Explain the difference between a debit card and a credit card.

8-5a: Explain the benefit of compound interest as compared with simple interest.

8-1b: Create a budget that includes expenses and savings out of a given amount of income.

8-5b: Demonstrate how annual interest earned increases over time when both the original principal and earned interest are left in a savings account.

8-4c: Summarize the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and protections of various payment methods.