Economics for Success

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Classroom based

PROGRAM DURATION

6 weeks

PROGRAM GRADE LEVEL

Middle school, 7th Grade

“Economics for Success” lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Following participation in the program, students will be able to explore their skills, interests, values, and the world of work to make informed education, career, and life decisions. The program also will expand their knowledge of personal finance—including smart budgeting, wise credit use, and minimizing financial risk—so they can apply strong financial management skills regardless of their income.

PROGRAM CONCEPTS

Budget, Credit, Credit card, Credit score, Co-pay insurance, Debit card, Decision making, Deductible, Goal setting, Gross income, Higher education, Interest, Interests, Needs and wants, Net income, Opportunity cost, Policy, Premium, Risk, Self-knowledge, Skills, Values, World of work.

PROGRAM SKILLS

Analyzing information, critical-thinking, inquiry and critical thinking skills, interpreting data, math calculations, oral and written communication, problem solving, reading for understanding, self-assessment, working in groups and pairs presentation, oral and written communication, organizing information, reading for understanding.