Analyzing credit card statements
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.
Download activity
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.