PFL.SS.10.C
Differentiate between the use and cost of debit and credit cards.
Personal Financial Literacy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- differentiate (between the use and cost of debit and credit cards) #dok2
- analyze (differences in how debit and credit cards are used) #dok3
- analyze (differences in cost between debit and credit cards) #dok3
- compare (advantages and disadvantages of debit and credit cards) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can list the characteristics of debit and credit cards. #dok1
- I can identify the main costs associated with debit and credit cards. #dok1
- I can differentiate between how debit cards and credit cards are used. #dok2
- I can compare the costs of using debit versus credit cards. #dok2
- I can analyze the potential benefits and drawbacks of choosing debit or credit for a purchase. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Debit cards and credit cards have significant differences in their use and cost, which can impact personal financial decisions.
- Understanding how and when to use debit versus credit is key to effective money management and reducing unnecessary fees or debt.
Essential Questions
- What are the main differences between using a debit card and a credit card?
- How do the costs and risks of debit cards compare to those of credit cards?
- When might it be better to use a debit card rather than a credit card, and vice versa?
- What financial consequences can result from misusing debit or credit cards?
- How can someone make informed choices about when to use debit versus credit?