Talk Money Talk Maths
Talk Money, Talk Maths is a paper based resource that includes two CD ROMs. The first of these CDs contains all the PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets and Word documents to use and adapt the resource to suit individual needs. The topics covered on this CD and the accompanying booklet are mobile phones, school visits, banking and using computers for financial calculations and records. The second CD ROM is Facing up 2 Finance, a previously released CD that is also pfeg quality marked. Facing Up 2 Finance is an interactive CD ROM that was produced for young people aged 14-16 and could be used in Mathematics, Business Education or PSE.
The interactive scenarios provided in the Facing Up 2 Finance CD ROM enables students to make their own financial decisions and thereby demonstrate their understanding of particular financial concepts. Topics covered on this CD ROM include mobile phones, running a boutique, buying a second hand car, starting a new job, finding a holiday, and living independently.
- COST £29.99 plus VAT Free to download paper version
- PUBLISHED01/04
- PHOTOCOPIABLE No
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ENGLAND
Suitability
- Suitable for key stage 3
- Suitable for year groups 7, 8 & 9
- Suitable for 11 - 14 year olds
Secondary Key Concepts
- Competence (Mathematics 1.1)
- Applications and implications of mathematics (Mathematics 1.3)
Secondary Key Processes
- Financial capability (PSHE Education EWBFC 2.4)
- Decision-making and managing risk (PSHE Education PWB 2.2)
- Representing (Mathematics 2.1)
- Analysing (Mathematics 2.2)
- Interpreting and evaluating (Mathematics 2.3)
Secondary Range and Content
- Personal budgeting (PSHE Education EWBFC 3)
- Money management (PSHE Education EWBFC 3)
- How money can make money through savings, investment and trade (PSHE Education EWBFC 3)
- Calculations and manipulations with real numbers (Mathematics Number and Algebra 3.1)
- The handling data cycle (Mathematics Statistics 3.3)
NORTHERN IRELAND
Suitability
- Suitable for key stage 3
- Suitable for year groups 8, 9 & 10
- Suitable for 11 - 14 year olds
WALES
Suitability
- Suitable for key stage 3
- Suitable for year groups 7, 8 & 9
- Suitable for 11 - 14 year olds
SCOTLAND
Suitability
- Suitable for year groups P7, S1 & S2
- Suitable for 11 - 14 year olds
Assessor's comments
I found this resource easy to use and to fully meet the criteria laid down by “ Learning and Teaching in Scotland” for their initiative of providing opportunities for financial education for 11 to 14 year olds, (S1/S2 in Scotland). The teachers' advice notes were clear and precise and I particularly liked the section on family dynamics and cultural differences, in relation to finance, which alerted the teacher to possible areas of difficulty for some pupils.
The PowerPoint presentations were equally useful. The questions posed were open ended and this allows for discussion to develop. The provision of vocabulary guides and Internet web sites allows for the extension of discussion and for pupils to carry out personal research.
This is a simple to use package that develops mathematical skills through the use of real life examples, linking to the development of financial capability and issues associated with PSHE and Citizenship. It could easily be differentiated to meet the needs of different groups of learners.
Your comments
Robin Hughes
Consultant
Robin Hughes's comment:
Talk Money Talk Maths resource
Practical, sensible and thoroughly enjoyable! The students really enjoy the scenarios - they engage and interest students with 'real life' and develop maths skills at the same time. I really liked the fact that I could adapt the resources to specific needs - highly recommended!