See all 8th Grade Standards
Middle School Personal Finance

Middle School Personal Finance

Workbook • 1.5 hr of learning
Try it Out

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

Financial and Decision Making

8-1.1: Demonstrate taking responsibility for personal financial decisions.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Responsibility Course and Standards 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance
8-1.1.1: Describe the benefits of financial responsibility and the costs of financial irresponsibility.

8-1.4: Make financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Responsibility Course and Standards 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance
8-1.4.1: Set measurable short-term, medium-term, and long-term financial goals.

Planning and Managing Money

8-3.1: Demonstrate ability to use money management skills and strategies.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Responsibility Course and Standards 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance
8-3.1.1: Explain basic budget categories, including income, taxes, planned savings, and fixed and variable expenses.

8-3.3: Analyze services of financial institutions.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Responsibility Course and Standards 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance
8-3.3.1: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methods, including cash, checks, stored-value cards, debit cards, credit cards, and electronic or online payment systems.

Managing Credit and Debt

8-4.1: Analyze the costs and benefits of using various types of credit.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Responsibility Course and Standards 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance
8-4.1.2: Explain factors to consider when using credit or obtaining a loan.

Saving and Investing

8-6.1: Explain how saving contributes to financial wellbeing.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Responsibility Course and Standards 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance
8-6.1.2: Explain simple interest, compound interest, and the benefits of a compound rate of return.

8-6.2: Apply strategies for creating wealth and building assets.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Responsibility Course and Standards 8th Grade and align with Middle School Personal Finance
8-6.2.1: Compare reasons and risk/return trade-offs for saving and for investing.