Investments

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Here's how Investments aligns with curriculum standards in Mississippi. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Mississippi Personal Finance Standards (2022)

2: Earning and Reporting Income

2.1: Differentiate between and give examples of earned and unearned income. DOK1

Standards
Defined by Personal Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Investments
b: Identify types of unearned income from government and private sources (e.g., transfer payments, interest, dividends, gifts).

6: Saving and Investing

6.1: Compare saving and investing and apply principles to make decisions regarding each. DOK2

Standards
Defined by Personal Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Investments
a: Differentiate between saving and investing.
b: Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various savings and investing plans.
c: Apply criteria for choosing a savings or investment instrument (e.g., market risk, inflation risk, interest-rate risk, liquidity, and minimum amount needed for investment).