Understanding compound interest (what it is and how it works) is a big part of this kit. What percentage of your students demonstrated a clear understanding of the power of compound interest by the end of the learning?
45%-60%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why?
The Quinn Quadruplets activity was very helpful
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit?
Many students were unaware of the sheer size - and impact - of the difference in salaries for different occupations. We also looked at what you'd get on the Unemployment Benefit to give a clearer idea of why it was better to be working.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit?
Over several weeks following the lessons there was more discussion about saving money rather than spending it, and several students expressed an interest in looking further into how they could invest money.
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
