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Kate S
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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? 60%-75%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? compound interest videos
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? probably the audible gasps when they saw the diference in jsut delaying their start to investing from 15 to 25
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? have got kids more interested in investing eg Sharesies
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“I loved the kit. I would say that the "pitch" of some of the acitivities are maybe a little high/too hard but teachers can adapt for themselves”
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Anonymous
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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? 60%-75%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? Real life scenario
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? Myself and the students love the design and layout of the activities.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? It helped add variety and engaging activities to my existing lessons.
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“I found the Dear 13 Year Old Me kit engaging and grounded in real-life financial situations, which was a great addition to my classroom learning. We run a 13 week option line with out Y9/10 classes, with Financial Life Skills as one option. The students found it engaging and enjoyable. There was many positive outcomes for student knowledge and many found their passion for moving into Business/Economics in senior courses. I did however find some of the content challenging for Y9's and was more suited for Year 10's.”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Thandazile M
Verified Reviewer
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? >75%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? Use of fictional characters made it relatable to them
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? “Lightbulb moments” with timelines When students laid out the timelines and mapped out key events, several had clear “aha” moments. They realised how one early habit (like saving consistently or missing loan payments) kept compounding throughout the characters’ lives. One student said, “It’s like their whole future changed from just one habit.'
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? That time of the term when we worked over these concepts yes. Their conversations showed they are aware that compound interest can work in their favour for their savings, and against them for a loan
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“The “Dear 13-Year-Old Me” resource from the Schools Kit proved to be an effective and engaging teaching tool for exploring real-life financial decision-making with students. The pack uses character-based scenarios, each reflecting different financial behaviours, habits, and long-term outcomes. This narrative format helped students deeply connect with financial concepts that can sometimes feel abstract.”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Anonymous
Verified Reviewer
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? 60%-75%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? all of it
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? seeing our kids get it
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? very useful for our tauira
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“The information is very useful and easy to use nga mihi”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Sandra F
Verified Reviewer
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? 60%-75%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? consolidated the learning we have been doing
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? engagement high
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? greater understanding
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“Students enjoyed playing it”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Dean R
Verified Reviewer
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? <15%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? See above comment.
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? No, like I said I only picked the eyes out to use where appropriate. Kiwisaver info was good to do with saving for your future..
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Limited as limited use. Used another resource. NOW can you please delete me from all of your email trails. I have been inundated with emails, many not related to this, and have tried numerous times to unsubscribe but they keep on coming. Have tried unsubscribing on the emails and also by going to your website but nothing works. Thank you.
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“We never actually got to impliment much of it. With changes to curriculum and other issues we have not done much with it. We got two boxes from you and we have used material to do with financial literacy like salary, tax and employment related material. We will continue to update and integrate our teaching as Financial literacy is part of the draft new curriculum. Did not cover compound interest despite me ticking it below (I could not untick it).”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Rachael W
Verified Reviewer
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? <15%
How easy did your students find the Sorted Calculators to use?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? The introduction of topics that were new to students, even if they didn't gain a clear understanding
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? The lightbulb moment when students could quickly recite what compound interest was and how to calculate.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Students are excited to learn about financial literacy and wanted to keep learning more!
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“I found the resource to be interesting and practical for the real world, and situations that current students will face as they get older. The resource kits felt more suited to year 10 or 11 students, and was quite challenging for the Year 9 students to grasp and understand. Particularly because I teach them for a Financial Literacy rotation for only a short period (6 weeks) before teaching another Year 9 class. The majority of students had no prior knowledge of interest or KiwiSaver, so teaching them the foundations was needed.”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Anonymous
Verified Reviewer
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?
Difficult
Easy enough
Very easy
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? The hands on activities kept students engaged
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt, prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Can you share any standout moments or student reactions while using the kit? -
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? -
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of compound interest, KiwiSaver and debt prior to engaging with this kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
Somewhat useful
Extremely useful
“Students really enjoy the hands on activities”
Helpful Report
Posted 3 weeks ago
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