Grade 3-5, K-2
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Beyond the Numbers: Integrating Economics and Personal Finance into Elementary Math

Time: 120 mins,
Updated: July 15 2026,
Presenter: Lisa Wiener
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Examine the research-based design and instructional framework of MCEE’s award-winning Mathematics & Economics curriculum.
  • Leave prepared to implement engaging classroom activities that integrate mathematics, economics, and personal finance while supporting state and national learning standards.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Decision Making, Incentives, Income, Producers and Consumers, Supply and Demand

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Description

What if your math block could also build economic reasoning and financial decision-making skills? Explore MCEE’s award-winning Mathematics & Economics curriculum for grades K–5, where mathematics, economics, and personal finance come together through engaging, inquiry-based lessons. Participants will experience classroom-ready activities that align with mathematics, economics, and social studies standards while helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world decision-making skills. Leave with practical strategies and free resources you can immediately implement in your classroom.

 

 

Subjects:
Economics

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