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Analyzing credit card statements

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Students conduct online research to become familiar with reading and analyzing credit card statements.

Big idea

It’s important to understand the key information on a credit card statement. 

Essential questions

  • What’s a credit card statement?
  • What are some important parts of a credit card statement?

Objectives

  • Identify a credit card statement
  • Understand the information listed on a credit card statement

What students will do

  • Visit MyCreditUnion.gov   to learn how to read and understand a credit card statement. 
  • Test their knowledge by answering questions about a sample credit card statement.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_analyzing-credit-card-statements_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_analyzing-credit-card-statements_worksheet.pdf

cfpb_building_block_activities_sample-credit-card-statement_handout.pdf

Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.