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Jo W
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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? 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 letters were great because the students found they could relate 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? When they were amazed at how much money they could make if they put their money into the bank without doing anything.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? The financial literacy and language was being used a lot more when talking in class.
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 enjoyed teaching this unit to my math students. They are a small group of boys who really enjoyed the practical activities of this kit. It was great that all of the language is current and relevant terms that all of the students knew about.”
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Posted 9 months ago
Raewyn H
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? The direct sorted quizes and calculators. The letters sparked engagement
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 farm owning students and immigrant students thought they would be socialist spenders but their life experiences had made them realist.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Understanding wants and needs, the time to pay something off vs the hours you need to work. Is it worth it? Will it last as long as the payments will?
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
“This kit supplies everything I wish I had been told at 13 years old. The engaging and relateable activities were able to cater for the range of life situations within my class. We had some really surprising discussions that were meaningful and honest. I recommend this to any year 9 or 10 maths or social studies teacher.”
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Posted 9 months ago
Rachel 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? 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? Sorted website
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? Loved the "ahhh" moments - these were varied!
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? To a degree.
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
“Dear 13 Year Old me offered a range of interesting opportunties for students to learn about themselves, their future and how the decision that they make can have long term effects.”
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Posted 9 months ago
Rowan O
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%-30%
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 mortgage component.
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 students immediately were turned off from the kit when trying to do the quadruplets activity. This activity was simply beyond all but the most capable students. Also the discussions around money/savings/wages etc caused some frowns and discomfort as many of the students are from low income families on benefits. To be constantly shown weath and decision making around earnings is not something many enjoy.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? The students will discuss the topic at times but we only have 2 hours a week and they don't seem capable of projecting themselves in to the future when they will actually be living in a world where they earn/spend/save money.
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 resources are wonderfully presented with a unit plan and suggestions for teachers. I would say that the content level is way higher than my classes and needed to be written in a way that makes sense to my students. To just give the box out to department members would be negatively received as it is not a set of 'ready to go' resources and they require time to develop actual lessons around each learning area. I am not sure that every teacher would invest this time. Some discomfort from those students that are from disadvantaged backgrounds and living in poverty. Kiwisaver and mortgages are not relevant to many; poverty and how to support yourself and a family on benefit would be useful.”
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Posted 9 months ago
Rebecca 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? 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? Being linked with Sorted - wasnt limited to just what we were learning now but gave the kids a tool/resource to use going forward but also to share at home with family.
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? Just that they hadnt thought of 'money stuff' going forward but are now really excited about getting their first jobs and making their money work for them.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? More positive outlooks around money and they have bigger but more achievable money goals - more than I just want to be a millionaire and it will just happen.
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
“Dear 13 year old me is a great resource for older kids to reflect and learn about all things money. It gives them a great context for financial literacy. Helping them to make more informed choices moving forward as they start their first jobs etc. Well resourced and supported as always with a School Kit.”
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Posted 9 months ago
Melissa S
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 group activities
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? N/A
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Not sure - more future focused with their own exprience in mind
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
“This was a great activity for students to think about the future and their own contributions and responsibilities”
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Posted 9 months ago
Kelly B
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? The videos, especially for how to do a logic puzzle, which I can do but struggled to explain.
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? Wow, Miss, you're rich! Oh...no, you could be a lot better off if you had been smarter. Didn't you have this when you were our age?
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Yes - using Sorted especially helpful, as I shared my own budget with them, which made for good engagement. They couldn't believe I only have $1 unallocated at the end of the pay period!
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
“A super unit for tamariki to really see how savings over time and informed finanacial decisions will make a difference to their lives. It was great to share my own savings trials and tribulations and compare them to the materials provided. This unit also led some of our ākonga to a unit standard where they earned Level 1 credits with little assistance because of what they had already learned! Highly recommended. Financial literacy has never been more important.”
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Posted 9 months ago
Claire 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%-30%
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 character studies.
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? learning about tax.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? much more interest in how taxes work, very relevant for students who are starting to work.
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
“This kit was fun and functional, easy to understand and very enjoyable for my class to use. It was a hands on way for my students to leanrn about tax, interest and financial literacy. It was fun to have character studies as a way to teach others, creating a feeling of real life. Also a great introduction to Kiwisaver, savings and mortages.”
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Posted 9 months ago
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