9th-12th Grades

State Standards

Look below to see how Banzai's courses, worksheets, activities, and games align with the California AB 2927 Standards for grades 9-12. Note, any one activity listed will satisfy the associated competency.

aAge-appropriate information for grade spans, as listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b), on financial literacy that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

1Fundamentals of banking for personal use, including, but not limited to, savings and checking and managing to minimize fees.

2Principles of budgeting for independent living.

3Employment and understanding factors that affect net income, including the topics described in subdivision (a) of Section 49110.5.

4Uses and effects of credit, including managing credit scores and the relation of debt and interest to credit.

5Uses and costs of loans, including student loans, as well as policies that provide student loan forgiveness.

6Types and costs of insurance, including home, auto, health, and life insurance.

7Impacts of the tax system, including its impact on personal income, the process to file taxes, and how to read tax forms and pay stubs.

8Principles of investing and building wealth, including investment alternatives to build financial security, including tax-advantaged investments such as pensions and 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and index funds.

9Enhancing consumer protection skills by raising awareness of common scams and frauds and preventing identity theft.

10Identifying means to finance college, workforce education, low-cost community college options, and other career technical educational pathways or apprenticeships. Financing options covered may include scholarships, merit aid, and student loans.

11Understanding how psychology can impact one's financial well-being.

12Charitable giving.

13Other topics that are directly and specifically relevant to personal finance.