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Ontario High School Students to Take Financial Literacy Test: A New Graduation Requirement

Ontario high school students now face a new challenge to graduate: passing a financial literacy test. The test, which covers topics like budgeting and money management, is designed to equip students with real-world skills for adult life. The plan was initially to incorporate the test into grade ten math, but it was later shifted to the grade ten career studies course. Teachers and parents have mixed feelings about the new requirement, but the focus is on building financial smarts early to prevent young people from struggling with debt and financial basics after graduation. TVO will create the learning modules and test questions, with students needing at least seventy percent to pass. Those who fail twice will receive additional support before a third attempt. This change aims to ensure the next generation has the practical knowledge to handle finances without common pitfalls.

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