Financial Literacy and Personal Finance for Teens Semester 1
Daysha Conway, M.Ed
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In this 8-week self-paced course, teens will learn the essentials of money management, including how to create and manage a budget. They’ll also gain an understanding about the dangers of credit and learn how to make good consumer choices.
Class experience
📚 THIS IS A SELF-PACED CLASS I'll be here to review your progress and provide personalized feedback Fridays and Sundays for up to 8 weeks. This flexible learning structure is perfect for those taking the course at their own pace. ***This is the semester 1 course, and I also offer a semester 2 self-paced course*** Dive into the world of personal finance with this financial literacy self-paced course, specially designed for teens eager to gain independence and master their money management...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Budgeting BasicsIntroduction to Budgeting Basics - Learn the foundations of smart money management, including how to create budgets and analyze spending to stay on track.Week 2Lesson 2Understanding Pay StubsDecode the details of pay stubs to understand earnings, taxes, and deductions.Week 3Lesson 3Banking EssentialsExplore the ins and outs of banking, including how to choose the right bank and account type for your needs as well as how online banking and bill pay work.Week 4Lesson 4Writing Checks and Deposit SlipsMaster the traditional art of writing checks and filling out deposit slips accurately and securely.Week 5Lesson 5Balancing a Bank AccountDiscover the importance of monitoring and reconciling your bank account to keep your finances in check.Week 6Lesson 6Debit Cards, Credit Cards, and InterestNavigate the world of plastic money, understanding the benefits, risks, and how interest rates work.Week 7Lesson 7The Power of Credit ScoresLearn how credit scores are calculated, why they matter, and how to improve them.Week 8Lesson 8Buying a CarEquip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions when financing and purchasing your first car.
Students will improve their understanding of personal finance and how it directly relates to them now or in the future and apply that knowledge.
I have been teaching personal finance classes for teens for 20 years!
Homework Offered
Each week learners will be assigned an enrichment task to do based on that week's topic.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
No formal assessment will be given, but if it is desired at the request of a parent, I can offer some type of formal assessment via a grading rubric. Just let me know if that is something you'd like! I check in often with students, so I will also be providing feedback weekly.Grades Offered
A notebook, writing utensil, and calculator are required for this class. Any handout, notes, or worksheet will be provided for the students before each class in the classroom.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
I use the High School Financial Planning Program as supplemental materials for this course and have approval to use it.
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Hello, and welcome to my profile! My goal is to guide learners through the enriching world of writing, the practicality of important adulting life skills, and the everyday relevance of consumer math and personal finance. Setting learners up for...
Self-Paced Class
$18
weekly or $140 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 52 learners
Ages: 13-17
