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STRAND 1: Students will understand basic economic concepts and develop economic thinking critical to making personal financial choices.

Standard 1: Understand how basic economic principles affect personal financial choices.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Stock Market Showdown
Compare and contrast: expansion, recession, and depression.

STRAND 2: Students will understand the factors that influence personal financial priorities and learn how to make rational decisions.

Standard 2: Define a rational decision‑making process.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Stock Market Showdown
Understand the differences between saving, investing, speculation, and gambling.

STRAND 4: Students will evaluate saving methods and investment strategies.

Standard 3: Discuss the risks and returns of investing.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Stock Market Showdown
Identify and understand investment options, including retirement planning, long‑ and short‑term investments, and dividend reinvestment plans.
Compare and contrast the basic types of investment products, including stocks, mutual funds, real estate, commodities, collectibles, and bonds.
Discuss the reasons to invest, the fees associated with investing, and strategies to reduce fees.
Discuss the relationship between risk and return.