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Topic: NS5.1.2 Consumer Arithmetic
Solves consumer arithmetic problems involving earning and spending money
Compound Interest Simulator
This applet will allow you to investigate savings account earnings, credit card debt, and a stock market simulation.
Consumer Arithmetic - Word Search
A word search for a Consumer Arithmetic topic. Words about earning, spending, investing and borrowing money.
Credit Card Game
Students must choose between 3 different credit cards before they go shopping. They then review the true cost of their purchase, depending upon the amount they choose to pay off each month.
ESSI Money Game
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The player is required to undertake a series of financial challenges during a certain period in order to achieve the best possible financial result. The ‘play time’ will be relatively short – up to a maximum of 6 hours – however, the game will simulate the results/outcomes of the player’s decisions over a 6 month time period. The player will achieve an understanding of how decisions made throughout a time period can have both positive and negative impacts on their financial situation.
Reading a Credit Card Statement
An interactive credit card statement for becoming familiar with the terms commonly included on a real statement.
Saving Money (Compound Interest) in Plain English
“Saving Money in Plain English” introduces the basics of using a bank or credit union to earn money from compound interest. The video tells the story of Jasmine, who saves money to buy a home.
SPENT
Spent is an interactive game created that challenges you to manage your money, raise a child and make it through the month getting paid minimum wage after a stretch of unemployment.