Lesson Plan

Savvy Savers

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What are the benefits and risks of saving in an interest-bearing account? Pupils explore concepts like risk-reward relationship and the rule of 72, as well as practice calculating compound interest, developing important personal finance and savings knowledge along the way. 

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CCSS: Designed
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Classroom Considerations
  • This is the fifth lesson in a series of nine designed for high school personal finance classes. Several foundational financial literacy concepts are needed before proceeding with this lesson
  • There is a great deal of direct instruction and worksheet work with this lesson
Pros
  • Includes all worksheets and answer keys
  • Well-designed lesson, specific to Common Core standards
Cons
  • None