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Students determine what to do with money. In this personal finance lesson, students discuss budgeting, savings, and loans with their instructor. Students then participate in classroom activities that require them to participate in economic activities.

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budgeting, financial literacy

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budgeting, personal economics, personal finance, math
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3rd - 10th
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Math
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