Delaware
9th-12th Grades
State Standards
Delaware K‑12 Financial Literacy Standards
Financial Literacy Standard OneFinancial Planning and Decision‑Making
9‑12
9‑12aStudents will apply problem‑solving strategies to assess the consequences of financial decisions.
9‑12bStudents will create an overall financial plan for earning, spending, and saving in order to achieve personal goals.
Financial Literacy Standard TwoMoney Management
9‑12
9‑12aStudents will evaluate the costs and benefits of various payment options while applying the mechanics of money management.
9‑12bStudents will examine how ability to pay and personal credit history influences an individual's financial opportunities and choices.
Financial Literacy Standard ThreeSaving and Investing
9‑12Students will evaluate the role of the government and financial markets in savings and investment decisions.
Financial Literacy Standard FourRisk Protection
9‑12
9‑12aStudents will analyze costs and benefits of various methods of managing risk.
9‑12bStudents will analyze how local, state, and federal laws and regulations affect consumers.