Keeping Track of Spending (Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6)
In this challenge, students learn about essential and discretionary spending, and managing expenses while earning an inconsistent income.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Have you ever wanted to save up for something big, and had trouble sticking to a plan of putting aside the money? Do you find that things pop up and ruin your plans of saving regularly, and it’s hard to keep track of your spending?
In this challenge, you will follow Alex, who is trying to build up some savings. Alex is faced with a bunch of challenges, such as expenses that pop up every now and then — And it’s difficult for them to properly organise where their money goes.
In order to save properly and reach their goal, Alex will need to:
Take better notice of the money that comes in each month, in particular the maximum and minimum that they seem to make.
Understand what the expenses are that they have to pay and recognise the difference between essential spending and discretionary spending.
Make some changes to her spending habits, like cutting back on things they don’t need, and changing some of their behaviour.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Financial Literacy Challenge
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 31-Dec-2025 11:30PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Secondary
Syllabus Outcomes
MA5.1-2WM, MA5.1-4NA, EN5-2A
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Maths
Other KLAs
English
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
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Technology and Materials Requirements
All you’ll need to complete this challenge, is a device with reliable internet.
Students can work through individually or collectively from a large screen, allowing the option for class discuss.