FoolProofMe: A full semester of financial literacy for Middle School and High School kids
FoolProofMe is designed for motivated high school students who want to learn financial literacy through a rigorous and challenging curriculum. It teaches financial literacy through short videos and animations, rather than lengthy passages. The idea for FoolProofMe came about when the founder spoke with a twelve-year-old who was working three jobs to support his family. Students and teachers can register for an account online, with the teacher monitoring and controlling the student's progress. Parents appreciate that all resources are free and challenging, and FoolProofMe adjusts its curriculum to meet everyone's needs. Some parents feel that the way messages are delivered in FoolProofMe is unprofessional, as it often uses meme-like videos or funny animations to convey the message.
Grades: Middle school to college
Cost: FoolProofMe is a free resource open to everyone.
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: Website
Time required: Students spend a full semester learning the curriculum provided by FoolProofMe, however teachers can choose whether to learn the full curriculum or choose a few specific topics
Special Needs: N/A
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read): No
Screens
Screens: Yes, an electronic device is required
Online requirement: Yes
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: No, parent/teacher/caregiver involvement is necessary
Prep Time: No prep time required
Other characteristics
Modality: Audio, Visual, Audiovisual, Multimedia
Adaptive: The curriculum is different depending on where one lives
Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy
Other characteristics: Inclusive of diverse viewpoints and perspectives
Accountability
Assessment: Unclear
State Standards: Yes
Teacher Accounts: Yes
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