How Much Can I Make?: Washington DC Standards Alignment

Here's how How Much Can I Make? aligns with curriculum standards in Washington DC. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Earning Income

Knowledge Standards

EI.K.1: Compare different factors that impact wages, including employment type, career fields, education, race, gender, union membership and level of risk to personal safety and wellbeing.

Standards

Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with How Much Can I Make?

Students will differentiate diverse employment types, including but not limited to, part-time, full-time, self-employment, apprenticeships, internships, seasonal, hourly, commission-based, contracted, remote and gig work.

EI.K.6: Evaluate the risks and benefits of starting and owning a business.

Standards

Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with How Much Can I Make?

Students will examine the benefits and risks of gig employment.

Students will examine sources of assistance and guidance available to individuals or groups starting an independent business.

Students will evaluate the benefits and risks of small business ownership.

Skills Standards

EI.S.4: Identify the different forms and functions of taxation, and determine estimated payroll taxes, income taxes, property taxes and sales taxes.

Standards

Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with How Much Can I Make?

Students will describe the different methods that the government taxes an individual.

Students will calculate payroll tax, income tax, property tax and sales tax using a set of financial data.