Spending Money

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Here's how Spending Money aligns with curriculum standards in Vermont. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

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4-3a: Define the concept of opportunity cost.

4-5a: Explain how peer pressure can affect purchasing decisions.

4-6a: Explain the similarities between paying for purchases with cash, checks, and debit cards.

4-1b: Give an example of buying something now versus saving money for the future and explain how they would make that decision.

4-2b: Analyze how people differ in their values and attitudes about spending money.

4-3b: Provide examples of financial choices that have opportunity costs.

4-5b: Share examples of how price, spending choices of others, peer pressure, or advertising influence a purchase decision.

4-6b: Compare the effects of using debit versus credit cards to make purchases.

4-2c: Identify ways you spend your money to increase personal satisfaction.