The new year brings a fresh energy to the classroom and NGPF is here to help you get the most out of our resources. Here are seven resource recommendations that will get you started strong.

Pacing Guide Tips

Our tips to create your own pacing guide based on the most common suggestions we hear from veteran NGPF teachers.

Six Steps to Crafting a Pacing Guide that Meets Your Needs

Plus, one of our NGPF Ambassadors shared her curriculum map so you can make a copy. See more details in FinLit Fanatics.

My Resources

As you plan our the rest of the year, save your favorite NGPF activities and resources so you can easily find them later. Learn about this feature.

Ready-Made Bell Ringers

Kick off class discussion with Question of the Day, posted every Monday through Thursday during the school year. On Fridays, use the latest FinCap Friday video and quiz to engage students. Subscribe to the blog to get them delivered daily.

Assessments

If you’re starting a new semester, this is the perfect time to have your students take the diagnostic exam. You can find them for each high school course in the Course Materials section. For Middle School, head to this link.

And we are again offering a free nationwide Financial Literacy Progress & Efficacy Assessment in partnership with Penn State Behrend. Participation in this program is completely free and helps promote access to personal finance education for all U.S. high school students.

NEW Office Hours

We’re piloting a new professional development opportunity: NGPF Office Hours! This is your chance to ask questions, share challenges, and receive personalized support to elevate your personal finance instruction. See the schedule and register.

Access Answer Keys

To ensure your grading goes uninterrupted, see how to find our answer keys when you’re signed into your Teacher Account.

Activities to Kick Off Your Course

Here are five activity ideas for the first days of the semester to get your new batch of students excited for your class.

About the Author

Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.