How important is a credit score, anyway? Scholars view a PowerPoint and take notes about credit scores. Next, they write essays explaining their plans for achieving a good credit score.

Concepts

credit cards, credit, financial literacy, bankruptcy

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Instructional Ideas

• Show commercials about obtaining a free credit report
• Have partners make a list of factors that might affect their credit scores

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a computer with projector

Pros

• Provides several additional resources to extend learning 
• Includes an idea for family/community engagement

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.7.2.a W.7.4 W.8.2.a W.8.4