About
Perfect
CentsPerfectCents was developed by us in accordance with 28 states who have introduced financial literacy requirements for K-12 schools, and follows National Standards in Education.
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Made by teachers,
for teachers.
Our StoryPerfectCents began in a classroom — where the best ideas start. Then, a group of teacher friends teamed up with one big idea for their students, and PerfectCents was born.
Platform ☻
Curriculum ❋
School Enterprise ✦
Life Skills ✿
Platform ☻ Curriculum ❋ School Enterprise ✦ Life Skills ✿
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The Platform
class bank account · jobs
savings accounts · investing · filing taxes
Students get access to a class bank account. They get jobs in their classroom, start savings accounts, invest their money, and file taxes.
Teachers can use platform to charge students for class tardies or for homework extensions, and can also reward students for working classroom jobs and going above and beyond on their assignments.
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The Curriculum
your first credit card · bidding · taxes
markets · starting a business · & more
The PerfectCents curriculum fulfills one of the highest-demanded subjects by both adults and teachers in the United States, and will give both students and teachers vital skills that they can use as they are learning this standards based curriculum.
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School Enterprises
entrepreneurial programs · marketing
setting pricing · make money
The curriculum culminates in students creating their own school based enterprise. Students start their own business inside their schools, they design their own products, set their own pricing, and make money that goes right back into their school buildings.
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Life Skills
presentation skills · applying for a job
working in a group · jury duty
time management
Teaching life skills is essential for empowering individuals to manage their daily lives effectively. Financial skills are a critical component of life skills because they enable informed decision-making, budgeting, and long-term planning for personal and professional success.