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National
Standards in Personal Finance
Below are the National Standards in Personal Finance that most closely relate to the following lesson.
- Check out your State's Standards.
- Check out National Standards in Economics.
LESSON
A Fair Wage ~ http://www.econedlink.org/e203
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
STANDARDS
Name: Income and Careers
Standard: 3
Grades: K-12
- Use a career plan to develop personal income potential.
- Describe factors affecting take-home pay.
Name: Income and Careers
Standard: 1
Grades: K-12
- Use a career plan to develop personal income potential.
- Explore career options.
Name: Saving and Investing
Standard: 3
Grades: K-12
- Implement a diversified investment strategy that is compatible with personal goals.
- Evaluate investment alternatives.
Name: Saving and Investing
Standard: 1
Grades: K-12
- Implement a diversified investment strategy that is compatible with personal goals.
- Discuss how saving contributes to financial well-being.
Name: Income and Careers
Standard: 2
Grades: K-12
- Use a career plan to develop personal income potential.
- Identify sources of personal income.
Name: Financial Responsibility and Decision Making
Standard: 2
Grades: K-12
- Apply reliable information and systematic decision making to personal financial decisions.
- Find and evaluate financial information from a variety of sources.
Name: Saving and Investing
Standard: 2
Grades: K-12
- Implement a diversified investment strategy that is compatible with personal goals.
- Explain how investing builds wealth and helps meet financial goals.