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Goalsetter Classroom

Financial literacy that meets national and state standards, engages students, and transforms lives—inside and outside the classroom.

Our Curriculum

Developed by expert educators and financial professionals, Goalsetter Classroom delivers an innovative, digital curriculum that brings personal finance to life. Our curriculum engages learners from middle school through high school, covering earning, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, and managing risk—all aligned with national and state financial literacy standards.

Financial Pillars

Core Competencies

The Finance 5 Cs

Standards Crosswalk

Unit 1

FINANCIAL PILLARS

Our content categories correspond to the national Financial Literacy Standards’ six educational pillars:

Unit 2

CORE COMPETENCIES

Beliefs

Students reflect on their current views about money and explore what shapes financial behaviors.

Gain Understanding of what influences individual spending habits and financial decisions

Knowledge

Students learn key financial concepts through stories and real-life examples, including how institutions and policies impact wealth.

They will learn the history, purpose, and processes of institution, instruments, processes and policies that impact and influence a person’s wealth

Goals

Students set meaningful financial goals and track their progress while considering their impact on others.

They self-monitor and measure process towards goals throughout each session.

Habits

Students apply what they’ve learned to build lasting money habits, using the Goalsetter app to save and spend wisely.

Utilize Goalsetter app to establish healthy saving and spending habits

Unit 3

THE FINANCE 5 Cs

Connections

Help students connect personal experiences to real-life financial goals

Context

Build confidence with essential financial concepts and vocabulary

Case Studies

Real world examples encourage students to apply financial lessons learned

Community

Use teamwork and critical thinking to evaluate financial choices of family, peers, and community

Commitment

Inspire students to set actionable financial goals, own their futures, and create lasting impact

Unit 4

STANDARDS CROSSWALK

Six Topics with Standards and Learning Outcomes expected by the end of grades 4, 8, and 12

Our Approach

Our methodology is rooted in the following concepts:

Setting clear goals is essential to financial wellness.

Consistent saving is foundational for wealth creation.

It’s never too early or cost-prohibitive to begin investing.

Responsible spending directly impacts your saving, investing, and debt management.

Debt can be useful, but it must be carefully managed.

Insurance safeguards your financial future.

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Goalsetter Classroom provided our educators with the knowledge and tools to confidently deliver impactful financial education. It's making a tangible difference.

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Sara Jones

6th Grade Teacher

"Goalsetter Classroom provided our educators with the knowledge and tools to confidently deliver impactful financial education. It's making a tangible difference."

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Comprehensive Professional Learning  and Development

We equip educators with the tools and training they need to confidently teach personal finance. Our certified team offers virtual and in-person sessions, plus ongoing support to help teachers bring Goalsetter Classroom to life in a meaningful way.

Interactive & Gamified Student Experience

Gamified quizzes, engaging videos, and interactive content

Robust Analytics & Dashboards

Powerful analytics tools to measure and improve student success

From Classroom Theory to Real-World Practice

Extend financial learning beyond the classroom with the Goalsetter App

Students apply the skills and strategies they’ve learned.

The Goalsetter App allows students to continue exploring financial topics with their families at home while also taking advantage of the savings account, debit card, and weekly financial educational quizzes, all mapped to K-12 national standards.

Success Metrics

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84% of educators say the Goalsetter Classroom curriculum and objectives are relevant to their Financial Literacy goals

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85% average standards mastery using Goalsetter Classroom

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43% average student growth using Goalsetter Classroom

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77% of parents prefer for their children to learn how to manage their finances at home and at school

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92% of parents say the Goalsetter App would be useful to develop their child's financial literacy skills

Outcomes

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85% average standards mastery using Goalsetter Classroom

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43% average student growth using Goalsetter Classroom

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84% of educators say the Goalsetter Classroom curriculum and objectives are relevant to their Financial Literacy goals

Goalsetter Classroom FAQs

Which grade bands does Goalsetter Classroom serve?

Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12)

What is the cost for my school to have Goalsetter Classroom?

There are multiple ways that we work with schools to ensure your Personal Finance program needs are met. We offer student license pricing or building rates for access to Goalsetter Classroom and the Goalsetter App. Contact Goalsetter to learn about pricing specific to your needs.

How does Goalsetter Differ from Other Financial Literacy Programs?

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How do I get Goalsetter Classroom for my school?

Goalsetter can provide its personal finance curriculum, Goalsetter Classroom, along with the Goalsetter App to schools by either direct or sponsored partnership.

To start, you’ll meet with the Goalsetter team to outline your needs and develop an appropriate program model that ensures your goals are met. Contact the Goalsetter team to begin this process and bring Goalsetter’s resources into your school today.

Can Goalsetter be used for After School programs or less traditional learning environments?

Yes, we designed Goalsetter Classroom to have flexible instruction options based on your preferred instruction environment. Goalsetter Classroom can be used as part of a stand-alone credit bearing course or its objectives and lessons can be integrated into a current course or elective. This can also be used outside of the school day program. There is a unique version of Goalsetter Classroom that was developed with after-school application in mind.

How is Goalsetter Classroom accessed and used?

Goalsetter Classroom lives in a digital Learning Management System, D2L-Brightspace. The Goalsetter product team will work alongside your school district’s tech team to establish integration connections with either a LTI connection, a SSO and Bulk Rostering, or via Direct URL access. As a digital curriculum, Goalsetter Classroom can be enabled to support a variety of learning environments including synchronous and asynchronous remote or in-person learning.

Do students need access to a computer?

Goalsetter Classroom can be used in various device environments including one-to-one, one-to-many, or one-to-all. The Goalsetter Teaching & Learning team will work with your academic team to outline the most appropriate use scenario.

How can I or my organization sponsor Goalsetter Classroom for schools in need of support?

If you are interested in providing financial education to classrooms or whole districts, contact EducationPartnerships@goalsetter.co

Is Goalsetter Classroom COPPA and FERPA Compliant?

Goalsetter monitors and adheres to all Personal Identifiable Information protocols including COPPA and FERPA. Before access is granted, Goalsetter issues an agreement with your school or district which outlines our steps and protocols to ensure COPPA and FERPA compliance.