Here's how High School Personal Finance aligns with curriculum standards in Connecticut. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.
Financial Literacy Standards
9.1: Earning Income
12.6: Federal, state, and local taxes fund government-provided goods, services, and transfer payments to individuals. The major types of taxes are income taxes, payroll taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes.
12.7: The type and amount of taxes people pay depend on their sources of income, amount of income, and amount and type of spending.
9.4: Managing Credit
12.1: Borrowers can compare the cost of credit using the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and other terms in the loan or credit card contract.
9.5: Managing Risk
12.5: Health insurance provides coverage for medically necessary health care and may also cover some preventive care. It is sometimes offered as an employee benefit with the employer paying some or all of the premium cost.