In The Budgeting Game, students discover that managing money isn’t just about having the most - it’s about making smart choices! Players balance income and expenses, decide between needs and wants, and try to keep their savings plan on track. Each day brings new events and everyday choices that test their decision-making skills and show how choices affect both their finances and happiness. After three weeks (three game rounds), the happiest player wins!
Mathematics and Statistics (Financial Mathematics andNumber)
Social Sciences (Draft - Economic Activity, Financial Education)
Student learning
Through The Budgeting Game 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:
· Mathematics and Statistics: Number and Financial Mathematics strand
· Social Sciences (Draft): Economic Activity -Financial Education strand
The Budgeting Game is also designed to support the curriculum Capabilities
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[Document ID] Resource Name
[TBG-001-1] GameBoard_The Budgeting Game.pdf
[TBG-002-1] Game Rules_The Budgeting Game.pdf
[TBG-003-1] Event Sheet_The Budgeting Game.pdf
[TBG-004-1] Budgeting Sheet_The Budgeting Game.pdf
[TBG-005-1] Example Budgeting Sheet_The Budgeting Game.pdf
[TBG-006-1] Teaching Notes_The Budgeting Game.pdf
[TBG-007-1] Quickstart Guide_The Budgeting Game.pdf
