Opening an Account

Opening an Account

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Here's how Opening an Account aligns with curriculum standards in Massachusetts. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Standards
Defined by Personal Financial Literacy 9th-12th Grades and align with Opening an Account
HSS.ECON.T6.1: Explain the basic functions of money (e.g., medium of exchange, store of value, unit of account).
HSS.ECON.T6.3: Explain the role of banks and other financial institutions in the economy of the United States.
HSS.PFL.T2.5: Analyze the effectiveness of government agencies such as the Federal Reserve System, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and state banking departments in protecting the safety of the nation's banking system and consumer interests.