Jobs and Income

Jobs and Income

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Here's how Jobs and Income aligns with curriculum standards in Arkansas. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Standard 1.0: Assess the role of money in personal finance.

Performance Indicator 1.2: Examine the relationship between income and career choice.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Model Framework 10th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
1.2.1: Explore career opportunities in finance and financial planning.
1.2.3: Identify job duties, skills, and abilities required for careers in finance and financial planning.

Performance Indicator 1.3: Analyze income, payroll, and employment forms.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Model Framework 10th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
1.3.2: Identify the components of a paycheck.
1.3.3: Evaluate how payroll deductions (federal and state income taxes, FICA, optional deductions) impact gross pay.