Hot Topic 1: Budgeting

The Hot Topics series includes 12 short units designed to improve students’ financial capability. Hot Topic 1 focuses on budgeting and financial planning. Students will create personal financial goals that are SMART, analyse their current spending habits and work out how to achieve their goals.

10-12

4-8 hrs

Social Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics

Free to NZ schools

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Student learning

Through Hot Topic 1, students will

Understand the concepts of needs and wants
Discover their financial values
Understand the importance of budgeting and financial planning

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Curriculum links

Personal Financial Management is a fundamental part of a young person’s education. The Hot Topics 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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Students taking part will

Identify their needs, wants and personal values
Create SMART personal financial goals for a range of groups
Create their own budget to track income and expenditure

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Hot Topic 1 - Budgeting Workshop

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