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Varsha K
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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? Hand-off approach, taking time off the digital screen
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? Most students were engaged in the activity.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Not sure
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” page on the School Kit website is highly effective: it clearly outlines the resource’s purpose, structure, and benefits, making it easy for teachers to understand how it works while showcasing its innovative, reflective, and hands-on approach to teaching financial literacy.”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Cheryl 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? 30%-45%
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? Scenarios were really helpful! and most definitely the sorted calculators.
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 my students could make connections between tax and earnings - very interesting conversations
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Students can use the vocabulary and are beginning to understand the key concepts
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 was used with a Year 9/10 social studies class. The students were engaged in the programme and the resources were spot on. I wish I had done a better job with it :)”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Jim 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? >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 the resources provided
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 you see students realise early investment is key.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Yes it has got conversation flowing.
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
“Great resource. Lots of detailed activities with good instructions.”
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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? Students especially enjoyed the role-play using the envelopes provided. Each group received an envelope and worked through real-life scenarios.
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? They were really shocked when they realize they are big spenders and were spending more than they earned.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? Students also realised that saving isn’t always straightforward, sometimes you can lose money when taking high-risk options.
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 used this resource with my Year 9 and 10 Maths classes, and it was very effective. The activities were interactive and engaging, which kept students interested throughout the lessons. They especially enjoyed exploring how interest works and learning practical ways they could start saving. Overall, it was a great resource that connected mathematical concepts to real-life financial skills.”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Catherine C
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 Savings and Debt calculators.
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? Students were shocked through many moments of this especially when we talked about different how different demographics earned differently.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? There has been more open discussion around futures and what they look like and how they can prepare themselves.
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
“Many of our students face the reality of leaving school early to go into paid employment or courses. Having the opportunity to experience finances and the complexities of it in the saftey of the classroom has been valuable, especially when it comes to learning about savings, budgeting and planning for the future. It lead to conversations about decisions made for long term, and I was even able to discuss some of the financial mistakes I made through my life to make it really impactful.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Anna T
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? 30%-45%
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 discussion cards were good where they used the mat to get a winner
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 fake vs reality of what students thought they money would be like as they got older vs what they actually get. Really good discussion had with the class
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? lot more awareness around what is needed for living just the basic costs
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 box set suited the factors that we wanted to talk about with our senior students, the hands on working out of what their budgets, and finances will look like. Kids liked working through the discussion cards and filling in the different sheets to see how it impacted them. Fake vs reality was a little bit of an eye opener for them”
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Posted 2 months 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? nothing in particular
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
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? no
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
“Reaklly great kit. Interactive which my students really enjoyed. It is easily adaptable too.”
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Posted 2 months 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? The letters from the future. The students could go home and discuss the ideas with their parents.
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? Good to see students realise that maths can be useful outside the classroom.
How have conversations in your classroom changed over the course of teaching this kit? More students willing to contribute to the discussion, particularly in smaller groups.
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 product. Tested it with several groups of students. Lower to mid ability. We are introducing a 'Moneymoves' course at Yr 9 next year (first time we have taught any financial leteracy outside of Social Studies class. We have had a great uptake and I suspect the students will also enjoy the discussions that arise over the course of using the information. Loved the letters from the future.”
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Posted 2 months ago
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