Jobs and Income

Jobs and Income

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Here's how Jobs and Income aligns with curriculum standards in Minnesota. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Minnesota Personal Finance Course Content Recommendations

Focus Area Two: Income and Earning

Standards
Defined by Personal Finance Statewide Guidance 10th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
Students are able to make informed decisions concerning their post-high school plans.
Students are able to evaluate multiple employment offers, including both tangible and intangible benefits based on personal goals and values.
Students are able to identify alternative types of income.

Focus Area Three: Financial Systems

Standards
Defined by Personal Finance Statewide Guidance 10th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
Students are able to identify and explain types of taxes, and explain the reasons for taxation at the local, state, and federal levels, and the impact of taxation on financial decision making.