Life Scenarios

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Here's how Life Scenarios 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 Life Scenarios

1.A.1: Predict the consequences of making financial decisions.

6.C.1: Describe the need for and value of different types of insurance.

1.A.2: Describe opportunity cost of financial decisions made by individuals.

1.B.2: Describe methods to achieve personal financial goals.

3.A.2: Formulate and compare money-management choices that enable individuals to progress toward stated financial goals.

3.D.2: Identify factors to consider when entering into a contract, such as interest rates, credit score, reputation, and/or references of involved parties.

1.A.3: Predict the financial outcomes in an applied decision-making process.

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

3.A.3: Prepare a spending plan based on personal values and goals.

5.A.3: Create a spending plan that includes strategies to accomplish savings goals.

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