Explain that when people deposit money into a bank (or other financial institution), the bank may pay them interest. Banks attract savings by paying interest. People also deposit money into banks because banks are safe places to keep their savings.
Remarks
Describe the advantages of saving money in a savings account rather than putting the money into a piggy bank.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 4
Strand: Financial Literacy (Adopted in 2023)
Standard: Saving
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021060: Social Studies Grade 4 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721015: Access Social Studies - Grade 4 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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SS.4.FL.3.AP.5: Recognize the advantages of saving money in a bank.
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