Amanda Volz brings you a Teacher Tip video on the CASE STUDY: Gimme Some Credit. In this case study, students will take on the role of a peer financial counselor to analyze credit card promotions and comparison shop for a credit card. They will also learn about alternatives to credit cards for those seeking to build a credit history. NGPF case studies can be a great assessment tool or collaborative activity in the classroom. In this video, Amanda provides some ideas for how you can incorporate this case study in your classroom:

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Did you know that we have 35 of these Teacher Tip Videos on our YouTube page? Be sure to check them out here! 

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For all of NGPF's Types of Credit activities, visit the TYPES OF CREDIT unit page! 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.