There is no more useful life skill to learn than budgeting and setting financial goals. It's math that is used by every person, everyday. Learners examine the responsibilities and costs involved in family economics. Through a series of...

Having money is great, learning to manage it wisely is imperative. First, the class has a discussion on the value and convenience of having a checking account. Then, they practice filling out deposit slips, keeping an account register,...

Young scholars explore the concept of personal finance. For this philanthropy lesson, students examine decisions they make about money as they discover the definitions of philanthropy, resources, scarcity, choice, benefits, costs,...

Learners discuss personal finance and create personal budgets. They discuss the importance of managing their money and how money management skills impact their future. Note: This lesson is intended for use with a SMART Board and...

Students discuss elements of financial planning.  In this personal finance lesson, students practice filling out personal banking information.  Students conduct research using the Internet and a PowerPoint presentation to find...

Learners explore the concept of money management. In this money management lesson, students read an article about learners taking a finance course in high school and college. Students discuss the importance of money management. Learners...

In this money worksheet, students solve 5 word problems pertaining to buying snacks at a shop. Students determine how much money is left after subtracting the cost of their snack from a specified amount of money.

High schoolers investigate the concept of paying bills by writing checks. They practice writing a check with the specific elements filled out correctly and then record the amount of it in the check register. Students also extend the...

Students discuss and define credit and different types of credit, identify two positive things about using credit properly, identify two negative things about using credit improperly, and identify how and where to obtain a credit report.

Ninth graders examine money management. They study percentages, inequalities, fixed and variable expense calculations in order to develop an understanding of how these concepts apply to budgeting a lifestyle for a specific career.

Pupils get an opportunity to practice estimation skills in a real life situation after a unit on estimation has been taught.

Have you ever seen an item that you wanted on sale for 15% of its original price? Have you tried to figure out what the sale price would be? Using this interactive lesson from T.V. 411, you can learn to calculate discounts with percentages.

At T.V. 411 you can explore the concept of paying over time with situations involving credit cards, rent to own items, and more. This interactive lesson gives the learner an opportunity to make decisions about money management.

Using a case study about an urban family, students calculate monthly net income and explore how irregular income may make it challenging to manage monthly expenses.

Learn how to calculate a fair price for a service. You'll be exploring calculations of direct cost, overhead, profit and more. The answers you give to the lesson questions will receive immediate feedback.