Letramento financeiro e a sua importância na educação básica.

Abstract

This article aims to portray the importance of financial literacy as an integral part of basic education, highlighting its relevance in the training of individuals trained to manage their finances responsibly. To characterize the theme in the present day, bibliographic reviews of qualitative nature were carried out, in search of understanding on how this theme is being incorporated in the classroom. In addition, we also investigated a collection of textbooks used in high school by a federal educational institution, aiming to understand the degree of relevance attributed to this subject. There is a clear need to improve textbooks provided for basic education with regard to financial guidance given to students. Although subtly, financial education has gained more space in the school environment, and has much to contribute to building a society aware of its financiais state.