Young Enterprise has created a series of board games which help students become more financially capable. Decisions teaches students to balance saving and volunteer work. The board includes a range of paid and volunteer jobs and students aim to save $50 and complete 6 hours of volunteering.
Student learning
Through Decisions, students will:
- Learn how to keep and update a personal cash book
- Understand the importance of volunteering.
Curriculum links
Personal Financial Management is a fundamental part of a young person’s education. Decisions is designed to support the five key competencies. The game also has strong links to the Social Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics learning areas.
Decisions
- Year 5-8
- 45 mins
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Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
- Free to NZ schools
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Led by teachers
Training Available
Students taking part will
- Keep a record of their transactions in a personal cash book which is updated throughout the game
- At each turn, make a note of their paid or volunteer activities, and any progress towards their savings goal.
Download includes:
- Decisions Teaching Guide
- Assessment: Decisions Rubric
- Game Board: Decisions
- Game Template: Decisions Cash Book
- Game Rules