Ninth graders learn to manage a checking account responsibly — recording every deposit and withdrawal, keeping a running balance, checking the account often, avoiding overdraft, and matching their records to the bank statement.
Students will be able to…
A checking account is where daily money lives — but only if you manage it well. What are the steps to stay on top of it?
Project this and have students put the steps of managing a checking account in order.
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A checking account works well only if you manage it — what are the steps?
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Students practice.
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Aligned to the C3 Framework (Economics) & the National Standards for Personal Financial Education.
Manage a checking account.
Explain money management.
Take informed action.
Avoid overdraft & fees.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students explain how keeping a running balance helps avoid overdraft. A printable account-management sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.