Promoting global credit practices
Students write a social marketing advertisement in the language they’re studying to promote good practices for building credit.
Big idea
When lenders determine eligibility for a loan, they consider a person’s credit history and credit score.
Essential questions
- How are credit scores determined?
- What results in a high or low credit score?
Objectives
- Understand what a credit score is and why it’s important
- Recognize what factors are used to calculate credit scores
What students will do
- Become familiar with the concept of social marketing.
- Review information about credit scores to understand how credit scores are calculated.
- Select a specific financial habit or practice that may lead to a high credit score.
- Write a social marketing advertisement or a public service announcement that promotes that financial practice in the language they’re studying.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_promoting-global-credit-practices_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_credit-scores-infographic_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.