Financial Responsibility and Decision Making

K – Third Grade

  1. Choices can be made with your money. Choices include spending, saving and donating. Money can also be saved in financial institutions.
  2. Competencies (knowledge and skills), commitment (motivation and enthusiasm), competition (globalization and automation), training, work ethic, abilities and attitude are all factors impacting one’s earning potential and employability.
  3. People may receive money as gifts, allowance or income. People earn income by working.

Fourth – Sixth Grades

  1. People have limited resources and must prioritize their needs and wants. Saving and/or investing a percentage of income contributes to an individual’s financial well-being. Professionals can help individuals determine financial goals.
  2. Competencies (knowledge and skills), commitment (motivation and enthusiasm), competition (globalization and automation), training, work ethic, abilities and attitude are all factors impacting one’s earning potential and employability.
  3. People may receive money as gifts, allowance or income. Incomes can vary based on knowledge, skills and experiences.
  4. Recognize that people pay taxes on the money they earn. Money collected from taxes is used to provide local, state and national government services.

Companies That Can Help

Fuserashi International Technology

Companies addressing the standard:

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