Cash Courses are a series of short units designed to introduce students to essential financial literacy topics. It’s the basics of stuff they need to know to be able to develop good money habits and make informed financial decisions. The workbooks are interactive pdf’s, so can be completed on a computer. Activities are designed to be self directing, with individual tasks and some group or class discussions if you choose to lead the topic this way. Students completing this Cash Course will learn about how to choose and apply for a bank account, how to access money in the bank, and banking security.
· What banks are and why we have them
· What you need to open a bank account
· Choose the right type of bank account
· How to access your money in the bank
· Keeping your money safe
Personal Financial Management is a fundamental part of a young person’s education. The Cash Course series is designed to support the development of the key competencies. The series also has links to the Social Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics learning areas.
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