Coins, like students, can get low grades. One way coin collectors grade coins is on a scale of 1 through 70. The coin's grade depends on its condition -- dull or shiny, worn or crisp, nicked and scratched or clean.
~The U.S. Mint
Of the 5,775 high school seniors who took the Jump$tart personal finance test in 2006, 62% received failing scores.
~The State of Financial Literacy in America
Research has shown that as little as 10 hours of personal financial education positively affects students spending and savings habits.
~Making the Case for Financial Literacy