Junior Higher Edition – Achievements

A Personal Finance Curriculum for Junior High School Students

Searching for an innovative curriculum that equips your students with essential life skills?

Achievements Educational Services proudly presents our exciting Junior High School Curriculum, designed to educate students about personal finances in a fun and engaging way.

The curriculum is built upon the shared vision of the Council for Economic Education (CEE) and the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (Jump$tart).

They both believe in having one set of national standards for personal financial education. These standards include everything students need to know, the skills they need to have, and the decision-making abilities they need to develop that form a solid foundation for a comprehensive finance curriculum. The aim is to make sure students are fully prepared to be savvy shoppers and make wise financial choices in their everyday lives.

The curriculum covers many topics, empowering students to become financially responsible early and understanding the importance of equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful future. With our curriculum, students will embark on an exciting journey exploring the world of personal finance.

Here’s a glimpse of what our curriculum offers:

Be Fiscally Responsible: We teach students the foundations of responsible money management. They’ll gain invaluable life skills, from setting financial goals to making informed financial decisions

Earn Income: Students will learn about various ways to earn income, education and training opportunities, careers, gifting and allowances, Social Security, paying taxes, and government support

Spending Wisely: Our curriculum delves into the art of smart spending. Through interactive lessons, students will explore budgeting, financial peer pressure, payment methods, and making informed purchasing decisions.

Saving for the Future: We highlight the importance of saving money and provide practical strategies for students to build their savings, instilling the habit of saving early on, ensuring a solid financial foundation

Investing: Students will discover the exciting world of investments and learn how to make their money work for them, introducing concepts such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and EFTs, fostering a sense of financial empowerment

Managing Credit: Understanding credit is vital in today’s world. Our curriculum equips students with the knowledge to handle credit responsibly, emphasizing the importance of building a good credit history

Managing Risk: We introduce students to risk management, teach them about insurance and warranties, and equip them to confidently handle unexpected financial challenges

Our curriculum is not only informative but also visually stimulating. The colorful graphics and engaging illustrations make each lesson pop, ensuring an enjoyable learning experience. We aim to make personal finance easy to read, understand, and apply in real-life situations. We can empower the next generation to make wise financial decisions and embrace a prosperous future.

Samples from the Living Smarter Student Book

Click here to view the first unit of the student workbook

Samples from the Living Smarter Teachers Book

This curriculum comes with interactive activities for the students

A Classroom set includes the following:

25 Student Workbooks

1 Teacher’s edition

1 USB Flash Drive (interactive activities)

Cost: $1245

This curriculum is geared to grades 7-8.

ISBN# 978-1-948241-85-4

To purchase or inquire about the Achievements Living Smarter Curriculum, Please contact:

Naftali Frankel

732.305.8645

[email protected]

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