Understanding a Check
This worksheet helps 6th-grade students learn about the different parts of a check and their functions in personal finance.
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Understanding a Check
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the image of the check if needed.
Study the image of the check below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
1. What is the purpose of the 'Pay to the order of' line on a check?
2. Where on the check would you find the account number and the routing number?
Complete the sentences using the appropriate terms related to a check.
1. The person or company receiving the money from a check is called the .
2. The is the written amount of money being paid, which helps prevent fraud.
3. The is a unique number that identifies your bank.
Match each part of a check with its correct description.
1. Memo Line
a. The signature of the person writing the check
2. Date
b. Used to note the purpose of the payment
3. Signature Line
c. Indicates when the check was written
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following is NOT typically found at the top of a check?
Bank's address
Check number
Payee's signature
Your name and address