Exploring Financial Literacy, 3rd Edition
• Build essential financial literacy skills for middle school success.
• Practice real-world money management through hands-on activities.
• Plan for the future with financial calculations and goal-setting strategies.
Title Overview
Title Overview
Exploring Financial Literacy is written specifically for middle school students and discusses how to become financially literate. This text-workbook emphasizes what middle school students need to know to create a successful financial plan. Real-life financial responsibilities are explored through hands-on applications. The need for financial capability is growing, and relevant financial instruction is more important than ever. Teachers and students will find this text-workbook a perfect solution to exploring the basics of financial literacy.
- Each chapter provides multiple opportunities for interaction with the content.
- The math skills needed for financial calculations are emphasized, as well as strategies for becoming an independent individual and planning for the future.
- Continuous self-assessment helps students evaluate their progress through the text.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Planning: Your Financial Future Begins Here
Chapter 2. Earning: Wages from Your Job
Chapter 3. Budgeting: Using Your Money Wisely
Chapter 4. Banking and Checking: Managing Your Money
Chapter 5. Saving: Setting Aside Money for Your Future
Chapter 6. Credit: Buy Now, Pay Later
Chapter 7. Insurance: Protecting Your Assets
Chapter 8. Education: Funding Your Future
Chapter 8. Education: Funding Your Future
Chapter 9. Loans and Leases: Paying for Cars and Housing
Chapter 10. Investing: Making Your Money Work for You
Chapter 11. Retirement and Estate Planning: Looking Toward Your Future
Instructor Resources
Instructor Resources
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- Lesson Plans and Activities
Experienced teachers have developed detailed lesson plans and creative activities to accompany the textbooks. There's no need to spend days recreating your courses—they have done it for you! - PowerPoint Presentations
Editable slides for each chapter engage a variety of learning styles, improve student focus, encourage discussion, and provide visual impact. - Interactive Content
Additional interactive content including flash cards, animations, and interactive activities enhance the learning experience.
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Look Inside
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About the Author
About the Author
Course Content
As a young adult, one of the most important keys to your success will be financial capability. Financial capability is the ability to combine financial knowledge with the attitude, skills, and behaviors needed to use money wisely in a person’s own life.
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