Student learning

Through Balance Builder, students will:

1.       Understand and use sums of money in calculations

2.       Investigate income and expenditure

3.       Compare different kinds of work

4.       Be able to accurately record income and expense money transactions using a financial tool (Money Tracker)

5.       Recognise the importance of keeping financial records

Curriculum links

Financial Education is a fundamental part of a young person’s education. The game is aligned with the Knowledge and Practices of the curriculum for:
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·      Mathematics and Statistics: Number and Financial Mathematics strand
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·      Social Sciences (Draft): Economic Activity -Financial Education strand
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Balance Builder is also designed to support the curriculum Capabilities

Download includes:

• Game Boards & Cards
• Game Rules
• Quick Start Guide
• Teaching Notes
• Money Tracker Templates
• Assessment Tool

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Check you have the latest version here:

[Document ID] Resource Name

[BB-001-1] GameBoard_Balance Builder.pdf
[BB-002-1] Game Rules_Balance Builder.pdf
[BB-003-1] Teaching Guide_Balance Builder.pdf
[BB-004-1] Assessment Tool_Balance Builder.pdf
[BB-005-1] Expense Cards_ Balance Builder.pdf
[BB-006-1] Income Cards _Balance Builder.pdf
[BB-007-1] Percent Cards_Balance Builder.pdf

[BB-008-1]Quickstart Guide_Balance Builder Level 1

[BB-009-1]Quickstart Guide_Balance Builder Level 2

[BB-010-1] MoneyTracker_Balance Builder Level 1

[BB-011-1] Money Tracker_Balance Builder Level 2

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