Spending Money

Spending Money

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

Standards
Defined by Academic Standards for Personal Finance 3rd-5th Grades and align with Spending Money
17.3.3-5.A: Explain factors that influence a person's spending decisions and the impact these has on how they prioritize their wants.
17.1.3-5.B: Identify the opportunity cost of various financial decisions, including ones related to earning, spending, and saving.
17.1.3-5.D: Identify financial decisions people make that may not be in their best interest.
17.3.3-5.G: Explain various payment methods (e.g., cash, checks, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards).