Common Core Standards

Jr. K-5

Making, Spending, Saving, and Borrowing Money

  • Kindergarten
    • RI.K.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
    • RI.K.4 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text
    • RI.K.10 Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding
    • RF.K.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print
    • RF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
    • W.K.1 Use a combination of writing skills to compose opinion pieces
    • W.K.2 Use a combination of writing skills to compose informative texts
    • SL.K.2 Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally through asking and answering questions about key details
    • SL.K.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail
    • L.K.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content
    • L.K.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts
  • 1st Grade
    • RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
    • RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
    • RI.1.10 With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade 1
    • RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print
    • RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
    • RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
    • W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure
    • SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media
    • SL.1.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood
    • SL.1.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation
    • L.1.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies
    • L.1.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships
  • 2nd Grade
    • RI.2.2 Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text
    • RI.2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text
    • RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area
    • RI.2.5 Know and use various text features to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently
    • RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe
    • RF.2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
    • RF.2.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
    • SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media
    • SL.2.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue
    • SL.2.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification
    • L.2.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening
    • L.2.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content
    • L.2.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe
  • 3rd Grade
    • RI.3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers
    • RI.3.2 Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea
    • RI.3.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area
    • RI.3.4 Use text features and search tools to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently
    • RI.3.7 Use information gained from illustrations and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text
    • RI.3.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts
    • RF.3.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
    • RF.3.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
    • SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners
    • SL.3.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally
    • SL.3.3 Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail
    • SL.3.6 Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification
    • L.3.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
    • L.3.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases
  • 4th Grade
    • RI.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
    • RI.4.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text
    • RI.4.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears
    • RI.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts
    • RF.4.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
    • RF.4.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
    • SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners
    • SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally
    • L.4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
    • L.4.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases
  • 5th Grade
    • RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
    • RI.5.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text
    • RI.5.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts
    • RF.5.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
    • RF.5.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
    • SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners
    • SL.5.2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally
    • L.5.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
    • L.5.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases

Borrowing Money

  • Kindergarten
    • CC.K.6 Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group
  • 2nd Grade
    • MD.2.8 Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies

Additional Lessons

All Lessons

  • 6th Grade
    • RI.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgements
    • RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings
    • RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue
    • SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study
    • L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
  • 7th Grade
    • RI.7.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text; provide an objective summary of the text
    • RI.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings
    • SL.6.2 Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats
    • L.7.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
  • 8th Grade
    • RI.8.2 Determine a central idea of a text; provide an objective summary of the text
    • RI.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings
    • L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
  • 9th & 10th Grade
    • 9-10. 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings
    • L.9-10.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
  • 11th & 12th Grade
    • 11-12. 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings
    • L.11-12.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases

Boost Your Credit Score

  • 6th Grade
    • RP.6.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
  • 7th Grade
    • RP.7.3 Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and percent problems
    • EE.7.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form, using tools strategically.

Compound Interest

  • 6th Grade
    • RP.6.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
  • 7th Grade
    • RP.7.3 Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and percent problems
    • EE.7.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form, using tools strategically.

Emergency Funds

  • 6th Grade
    • RP.6.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
    • EE.6.7 Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x+p=q and px=q
  • 7th Grade
    • NS.7.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers

Living on Your Own

  • 6th Grade
    • RP.6.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
  • 7th Grade
    • RP.7.3 Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and percent problems
    • EE.7.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form, using tools strategically.
    • NS.7.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers

Mortgages

  • 6th Grade
    • RP.6.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
    • EE.6.6 Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem
  • 7th Grade
    • RP.7.3 Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and percent problems
    • EE.7.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form, using tools strategically.
    • NS.7.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers

Rule of 72

  • 6th Grade
    • RP.6.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
  • 7th Grade
    • RP.7.3 Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and percent problems
    • EE.7.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form, using tools strategically.

Building a budget

  • 6th Grade
    • RP.6.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
    • EE.6.6 Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem
  • 7th Grade
    • RP.7.3 Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and percent problems
    • EE.7.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form, using tools strategically.
    • NS.7.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers