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Credit Reports—and You Thought Your Report Card Was Important Lesson PlanCredit Reports—and You Thought Your Report Card Was Important Lesson Plan
Publisher
Federal Reserve Bank
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Math
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Year
2014
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Credit Reports—and You Thought Your Report Card Was Important

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Get the facts about credit and take a close look at what factors into a consumer credit report with this fantastic activity. Your pupils will read informational texts, read sample financial documents, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

credit, credit cards, interest, interest rates

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Consider contacting a local financial institution for a representative who can come to your class to discuss important financial concepts, including the importance of maintaining a good credit history

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the sixth of a series of nine lessons designed to support young adults in acquiring personal finance knowledge and skills

Pros

  • All worksheets and answer keys included
  • Excellent guiding questions for image analysis

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.2 WHST.6-8.1.a WHST.6-8.4 WHST.6-8.9 WHST.9-10.2.a WHST.9-10.4 WHST.9-10.9 WHST.11-12.1.a WHST.11-12.4 WHST.11-12.9

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