Building a good borrowing reputation
Students analyze the profiles of three different people to decide what kind of borrowing reputation they have.
Big idea
People with a good reputation as a borrower are more likely to earn the trust of a lender.
Essential questions
- How might a person’s habits and decisions affect their reputation as a borrower?
- How might someone regain a lender’s trust when they have a bad borrowing reputation?
Objectives
- Recognize habits that lead to a good or bad reputation as a borrower
- Identify what makes a person a good borrower
What students will do
- Analyze three profiles and decide whether the people have a positive or negative borrowing reputation.
- Answer questions about the qualities of a good borrower and their own borrowing reputation.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_building-good-borrowing-reputation_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_building-good-borrowing-reputation_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.