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Math Monday: Math MOVEs
Apr 06, 2025 - Move math beyond the boring textbook—get students up and out of their seats with these five activities. Five Math MOVEs MOVE: Credit Dot PlotsMove to form a dot plot using information from credit reports MOVE: Follow the FundsGamify your review of exponential functions and investing with this scavenger hunt MOVE: Paycheck Scavenger HuntRace to read a paycheck and calculate percentages in this scavenger hunt MOVE: Exponential GrowthMove to compare linear and exponential growth...
Check out Episodes 3-5 of Financially Inclined from Marketplace (Season 4)
Apr 06, 2025 - April isn’t just Financial Literacy Month—it’s also the time when many students and families are making big decisions about college. From choosing the right school to figuring out how to pay for it, this month is all about setting the foundation for a financially secure future. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring financial literacy into your classroom and help your students make informed choices about their education and beyond. Episodes 3–5 of Financially...
Question of the Day: What is the average credit card debt held by Gen Z?
Apr 06, 2025 - Let's see how well Gen Z has avoided credit card debt... Answer: $3,456 Questions: Do you have a credit card? Why or why not? What are the negative impacts of carrying credit card debt month-to-month? Why might Gen Z have lower credit card debt than other generations? Do you think young people with credit cards expect to go into debt? Explain. Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. Behind the...
Teacher Tip: INTERACTIVE: Payback
Apr 03, 2025 - NGPF's Arcade game, Payback, offers students an interactive, game-based experience where they navigate real-life college decisions. Throughout the game, students must balance student loan debt, happiness, social life, and academics. The game takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes a reflection worksheet to reinforce key takeaways. Financial Literacy Month Bonus! Payback is included in one of NGPF's Finance in 40 pre-curated lessons! Finance in 40 is an...
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