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The Car Deal Package Lesson PlanThe Car Deal Package Lesson Plan
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Federal Reserve Bank
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
3 hrs
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Year
2010
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The Car Deal Package

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Buying a car is no easy task, and can have major long-term consequences if done without proper financial knowledge. Ensure your learners are prepared with the information and criteria for comparing different car deals and signing contracts.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

buying a car, financial literacy, interest

Additional Tags

buying a car, contract, personal finance, financial literacy, interest, financing, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Consider bringing in a parent or guest speaker to discuss their real-world experiences with buying a car

Pros

  • Exposes learners to key terms they are sure to encounter in the process of buying a car

Cons

  • Does not review concept of MSRP, invoice price, and conducting negotiations

Common Core

SL.11-12.1.a RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.4

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