Foundations of Financial Literacy

Synopsis

Foundations of Financial Literacy provides a comprehensive framework for learning about personal financial literacy. By studying this text, students will learn how to make wise financial decisions that will help them lead a productive life and achieve financial security. College and career readiness activities for reading, writing, speaking, and listening are included. - You Do the Math activities focus on math skills that are important to understanding personal finance, and a Math Skills Handbook provides a quick reference for basic math functions. - College and Career Readiness Portfolio activities provide students an opportunity to create a personal portfolio for use when exploring volunteer, education and training, or career opportunities. - Aligns with the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education published by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy(R).