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Managing Credit

Managing Credit

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Knowledge Standards

CR.K.1: Understand the purpose, risks and benefits of credit.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Credit
Students will describe the concept of credit and how it is used in certain situations.
Students will identify the risks and benefits of leveraging credit, including, using a credit card, leveraging a payment plan and taking out a loan.

Skills Standards

CR.S.5: Identify factors that impact an individual's credit score, and ways individuals can improve their credit.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Credit
Students will identify the primary factors that are included in credit score calculations.
Students will identify ways that a person can increase their credit score.