Oklahoma
7th-12th Grades
State Standards
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Personal Financial Literacy
PFL.1The student will describe the importance of earning an income and explain how to manage personal income through the use of a budget.
PFL 1.1Describe the value of work and how individuals are responsible for their own financial decisions, as well as subsequent consequences.
AExplain how costs and benefits determine the achievement of personal financial goals.
BAnalyze how income, career choice, and entrepreneurship impact an individual's financial plan and goals.
CEvaluate the relationship between a person's human capital (e.g., education, skills, training, interests, initiative) and their earning potential.
PFL 1.2Identify the purpose of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in determining eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans, as well as the essential information needed to apply.
PFL 1.3Explain how to manage personal income and expenses to be a financially responsible citizen.
AIdentify factors that can affect income by describing the basic components of a paystub, including gross pay, net pay, and deductions (e.g., federal and state income tax, FICA, and voluntary deductions).
BDifferentiate between needs and wants in order to develop short, medium, and long-term goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based.
PFL 1.4Identify the components of a personal/family budget (e.g., income, savings/investments, taxes, emergency fund, expenses, and charitable giving) based on specific goals (e.g., financial, personal, educational, and career).
PFL 1.5Explain how fiscally responsible individuals use various strategies and spending plans for tracking their income and expenses, both anticipated and unanticipated.
PFL.2The student will identify and describe the impact of local, state, and federal taxes on income and standard of living.
PFL 2.1Analyze the obligation of paying taxes and how individuals, as well as communities, might benefit from taxes.
AIdentify and explain various types of taxes, including income, payroll, sales, and property taxes, and when these types of taxes are due.
BDescribe some of the uses for taxation at the local, state, and federal levels (e.g., infrastructure, public safety, and courts of law).
PFL 2.2Describe the individual importance of meeting one's tax obligations.
AExplain the requirements to file taxes and compare basic tax forms, such as W-2, W-4, and 1040.
BIdentify possible consequences of failing to meet tax obligations (e.g., fees, penalties, interest, garnishment of wages, and imprisonment).
PFL.3The student will describe the functions and uses of banks and other financial service providers.
PFL 3.1Compare common financial service providers used by consumers to responsibly manage their assets (e.g., banks, mortgage companies, credit unions, brokerage firms, and finance companies).
PFL 3.2Compare financial products and services offered to consumers, including their risks and protections.
AIdentify common financial products (e.g., checking, contactless payment systems, credit cards, savings, loans, investments, and insurance).
BDescribe available consumer banking technologies (e.g., Automated Teller Machines, mobile apps, digital wallets, and online banking).
CExplain the risks and protections associated with checks, debit cards, credit cards, online and mobile payment systems.
DDescribe the role of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) to protect consumers' assets to a specified amount in commercial banks, savings banks, and credit unions.
PFL 3.3Explain the difference between banked and unbanked individuals, including the consequences of being "unbanked" (e.g., financial insecurity and access to credit).
PFL.4The student will demonstrate the ability to manage a bank account and reconcile financial accounts.
PFL 4.1Analyze the purpose of maintaining accurate financial accounts.
AIdentify the steps necessary for opening and maintaining a checking and savings account.
BExplain the reasons for balancing personal records and reconciling an account statement.
PFL 4.2Develop useful account management skills.
ADescribe how funds can be added and withdrawn from financial accounts (e.g., direct deposit, mobile deposit, teller deposit, debit withdrawals, and ATMs).
BDemonstrate the ability to perform basic account management skills, including correctly writing, endorsing, and depositing checks.
CExplain how to manage financial accounts (e.g., reading and reconciling statements, navigating online platforms and apps).
DDescribe the potential consequences of account mismanagement, such as non-sufficient funds, overdraft processing, and associated fees.
PFL.5The student will analyze the costs and benefits of saving and investing.
PFL 5.1Explain reasons for saving and investing (e.g., major purchases, education, and emergencies) as strategies used for meeting financial goals and building wealth over the short or long term.
PFL 5.2Compare various strategies used to protect income and wealth.
ADescribe the costs and benefits of various savings options, such as bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market mutual funds.
BIdentify the risk, return, and liquidity aspects of various investment options, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and precious metals, including how diversification can help manage risk.
CExplain how various financial investments align with financial goals, risk tolerance, and personal needs at different life stages, including how inflation affects investment growth.
DCompare simple and compound interest.
EExplain and give examples of the power of compound interest over time, including why saving and investing at an earlier age leads to far greater financial outcomes later in life, on average.
PFL.6The student will explain and evaluate the importance of planning for retirement.
PFL 6.1Analyze the necessity of planning and saving for retirement.
AIdentify costs of retirement such as living expenses, health care, and long-term care, based on life expectancy.
BExplain how beginning to save or invest at different stages of life or over different periods of time significantly impact financial preparedness for retirement.
PFL 6.2Evaluate various sources of income for retirement.
ACompare government and employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as Social Security and 401(k) accounts.
BIdentify various personal investments, such as IRAs, and describe how they can provide financial resources for retirement.
CExplain that entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals may be responsible for generating their own retirement income, as opposed to government or employer-sponsored plans.
PFL.7The student will identify the process and analyze the responsibilities of borrowing money.
PFL 7.1Compare sources and products related to borrowing money.
AIdentify sources of credit (e.g., banks, credit unions, retail businesses, private lenders, and the federal government).
BDescribe various credit products (e.g., credit cards, car loans, and mortgages).
CCompare sources of student loans (U.S. Department of Education versus private banks and credit unions) regarding eligibility, interest rates, and terms of repayment.
PFL 7.2Analyze how one's credit history impacts borrowing money and maintaining credit.
AExplain the importance of establishing a positive credit history (e.g., favorable interest rates, employment, and financial opportunities).
BDescribe how credit reports compiled by credit bureaus are used to determine creditworthiness.
CIdentify the information contained in a credit report and how to access a free credit report.
DExplain that a credit score is a numeric rating assessing an individual's credit risk based on information from their credit report.
EIdentify factors that affect a credit score, such as payment history, credit utilization, amount owed, length of credit history, debt owed, and types of credit used.
PFL 7.3Describe the process of borrowing money.
AIdentify factors involved in borrowing (e.g., credit history, credit report, debt-to-income ratio, loan-to-value ratio, and length of employment).
BExplain how the terms of borrowing (e.g., interest rates, APR, fees, repayment schedules, terms, and conditions) affect the cost of borrowing.
CCompare types of credit, including revolving and installment credit, and collateralized loans versus unsecured loans.
DDifferentiate between standard loan practices and predatory lending practices, such as rapid tax return and payday loans.
PFL 7.4Analyze the responsibilities and consequences of borrowing money.
AIdentify consumer responsibilities, rights, and remedies, including fair debt collection practices protected by law.
BExplain why responsible borrowers monitor their credit reports and how errors can be corrected.
CDescribe the impact of non-repayment of debt on individuals, families, businesses, and the broader economic system.
PFL.8The student will describe and explain interest, credit cards, and online commerce.
PFL 8.1Evaluate the costs and benefits of using credit cards for purchasing goods and services.
AExplain how interest rates and fees impact the cost of using credit cards.
BDescribe options for payment on credit cards, such as minimum payment, delayed payment, and payment in full.
PFL 8.2Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of online commerce, including how to conduct transactions safely.
PFL.9The student will identify and explain consumer fraud and identity theft.
PFL 9.1Analyze how consumers can become victims of deceptive practices that significantly impact their financial well-being.
AIdentify various types of consumer fraud, such as medical fraud, imposter schemes, forgery, pyramid schemes, and false billing.
BDescribe common methods used by criminals to commit fraud (e.g., bait and switch, skimming, changing address, and phishing).
CDifferentiate between consumer fraud and identity theft, including common methods used to steal one's identity, such as dumpster diving, hacking, and social media.
PFL 9.2Describe ways to protect yourself from identity theft and fraudulent practices (e.g., monitor monthly financial statements and annual credit reports; protect personal information and passwords).
PFL 9.3Explain necessary responses if victimized by fraudulent business practices or identity theft (e.g., alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and credit bureaus, freeze credit histories, and change passwords).
PFL.10The student will explain and compare the costs and benefits of renting versus buying a home.
PFL 10.1Explain the advantages and disadvantages of renting versus buying a home by comparing how various housing options meet different needs and wants.
PFL 10.2Describe the elements and terms of a standard lease agreement (e.g., deposit, due date, grace period, late fees, and utilities).
PFL 10.3Analyze financial considerations when purchasing a place to live.
AIdentify types of lenders and mortgage loans, including fixed versus adjustable-rate mortgage loans.
BExplain the elements of a mortgage (e.g., down payment, escrow account, home insurance, property taxes, late fees, potential early payment penalties, and amortization tables).
PFL.11The student will describe and explain how various types of insurance can be used to manage risk.
PFL 11.1Describe common risks to individuals, their property and investments, caused by situations such as illness, accidents, and natural catastrophes.
PFL 11.2Explain the importance of insurance as a risk management strategy used by financially responsible individuals.
ADescribe common types of insurance purchased by consumers, such as health, property, life, disability, automobile, and renter's insurance.
BIdentify different methods for obtaining health insurance, including employer-provided plans, government plans, and private purchase.
PFL 11.3Evaluate appropriate amounts of insurance to meet one's needs and budget, including how insurance deductibles work.
PFL.12The student will explain and evaluate the financial impact and consequences of gambling.
PFL 12.1Identify common types of gambling available to consumers and explain the probabilities of winning at games of chance.
PFL 12.2Evaluate the impact of gambling on the economic development of local, tribal, and state communities, including revenue, employment, and tourism.
PFL 12.3Analyze the costs of gambling on individuals and society (e.g., financial situation, addictive behavior, and missed work).
PFL.13The student will evaluate the consequences of bankruptcy.
PFL 13.1Analyze the costs and benefits of bankruptcy as a last resort for individuals and families facing financial challenges.
PFL 13.2Explain ways to avoid bankruptcy and identify alternatives to bankruptcy (e.g., budget management, debt management, refinancing, and financial counseling).
PFL 13.3Describe the importance of re-establishing a positive credit history and recommended steps for improving a credit score after bankruptcy.
PFL.14The student will explain the costs and benefits of charitable giving.
PFL 14.1Explain civic responsibilities and opportunities related to charitable giving.
ADescribe reasons why individuals engage in charitable giving, such as personal reward, community improvement, and tax deduction.
BCompare different ways in which individuals can donate to charity, including monetary gifts, gifts-in-kind, and volunteer service.
CDescribe how charitable giving can fit into one's spending plan.
PFL 14.2Analyze the importance of charitable giving.
ADescribe the impact of charitable giving on the entity receiving the gift, such as improved quality of life and emergency relief.
BAnalyze the impact of charitable giving on the community at large, including local development and improved standard of living.
PFL 14.3Describe how to evaluate the authenticity of charitable organizations by identifying recipients, allocation of resources, and activities, based on information from watchdog organizations and regulatory agencies.