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Build confidence with numbers lesson plans

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Lesson plan:

How can I keep track of my money?

Pupils explore ways of knowing how much money they receive and spend by making simple records.

Age: 5-8

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Lesson plan:

How do I plan a simple budget?

This topic explores how to create a budget and how financial documents can be used to monitor expenses and income.

Age: 8-12

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Lesson plan:

How do I stay in control of my money?

Students discover how pressures can affect how we spend our money, and how those spending choices may affect others.

Age: 12-16

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Lesson plan:

How do I choose financial products and services?

This topic analyses different financial products, comparing the costs and benefits, so students can be responsible for their financial decisions.

Age: 16-18

Build confidence with numbers resources

Interactive resource for Where does money come from?

Interactive activity:

Where does money come from?

In this interactive activity, pupils meet the Jackson family and explore the different ways they get their money.

Age: 5-8

Interactive activity for How can I pay for things?

Interactive activity:

Debit and credit cards – meet Alex

Pupils will learn about credit and debit cards and will help Alex decide on the best way to pay for a new tablet.

Age: 8-12

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Infographic:

Understanding payment cards

This infographic provides a summary guide to the different types of payment cards pupils might encounter.

Age: 12-16

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Presentation:

Where can I get financial guidance?

Pupils learn about different sources of regulated and unregulated financial guidance, and the reliability of each.

Age: 16-18

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