6th-8th Grades

State Standards

Delaware K‑12 Financial Literacy Standards

Financial Literacy Standard One: Financial Planning and Decision‑Making

6‑8: Students will analyze the costs and benefits, including higher earning potential, of building human capital through education or job training.

Financial Literacy Standard Two: Money Management

6‑8: Students will establish a budget and compare various payment methods that can be used to buy goods and services.

Financial Literacy Standard Three: Saving and Investing

6‑8: Students will demonstrate that personal savings and investment compound over time and contribute to meeting financial goals.

Financial Literacy Standard Four: Risk Protection

6‑8: Students will understand that the rate of return earned from savings and investments will vary according to the amount of risk.