The program is based on the results of a recent Intuit Town Hall Money Matters Consumer Survey, in which 46% of respondents said that schools should bear the most responsibility in teaching children about finances. Overall, the goal of the program is to teach children financial concepts in clear, accessible language and using relevant examples, like getting a babysitting job to pay for a new bike.īut why middle-schoolers? According to a company spokesperson, who spoke to me via email: “The choice of middle-schoolers was based on an anecdotal learning that many Americans have about a fifth-grade level of financial literacy, so content focused on the next stage can be broadly helpful-for current middle school students and others seeking insight.” The materials will connect math problems to events in everyday life to emphasize the importance of money management, budgeting, and goals. The materials will include lesson plans for teachers, worksheets for parents who want to continue the lessons at home, family activities, and an online interactive game. To keep other children from growing up to end up like me, ’s parent company Intuit announced Monday morning a partnership with Scholastic to develop classroom materials to help middle-school aged children develop a better understanding of personal finances. The end of each monthly bill-paying session ends in tears when I look at my bank statement and realize where all of my money has gone. I wish I’d had a more thorough financial education growing up. 's parent company Intuit has partnered with Scholastic
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