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Stella R
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What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? Wanting to bring integrated curriculum opportunities into my teaching subject (English)
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) If I were teaching a range of subjects it would be fun to incorporate aspects of this unit across didderent subjects
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
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How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? Seeing how different things impact on your financial situation - having it laid out visually was helpful
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? Understanding your payslip- they were very curious about this and therefore very engaged in this portion of the learning
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
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“An awesome, engaging unit that gave students learning opportunities that made sense of the tax system in a fun and tangible qay”
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Posted 1 month ago
Gaye B
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What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? part of our commmerce programme for juniors and seniors
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) end of unit revision activities
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
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How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? /
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? the case studies
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
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“great to have a 'go-to' pack that is already a class set”
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Posted 1 month ago
Davena L
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What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? Year 9 and 10 Junior Business Studies class - wanting students to understand why we pay tax.
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) As a full unit - unsung the provided lesson plans, but incorporate sessions about being an employee and/or employer.
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
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How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
No change
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Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? The lesson plans, and videos
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? Having the supermarket senario and 'playing' a charater
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
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““What do you mean we have to pay tax?” was the first question asked as we began the Part of Something Bigger school kit. Students quickly made meaningful connections between paying tax and their own lives. The employee scenario was engaging and highly effective, helping students understand payslips, how tax is used in Aotearoa New Zealand, and sparking rich discussions about pay rates, lifestyle choices, and employer/employee rights and responsibilities.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Anonymous
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What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? I wanted something for pastoral time that would give transferable skills in financial literacy
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) I would use some of the ideas and resources to incorporate into a cross curricular pastoral programme
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
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How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
No change
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Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? The profiles. The students learn more if they are personally invested and can create their own stories.
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? The profiles. I didn't finish the kit though, as we started it a bit late, so there may be others we discover.
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
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“The students enjoyed the role-playing part of this unit - making up the personality of the person that surrounded their occupation at the supermarket. There was a lot of learning about pay slips, what people earn and spend and how much it costs to buy a house. I used the unit as a base and made up my own side lessons, which incorporated writing a budget etc.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Miriam M
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What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? Financial literacy is important and it connects to the politics unit I teach. At the end, they as the government decide how taxes are going to be spent and this helps them realsie that government money is their tax money so they better participate in politics if they want their money to be used properly!
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) Social science/economics unit.
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
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How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? Using the PAYE calculator - they can see how much they would earn and pay in taxes.
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? Character sheets and golden ticket
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
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“If you plan this well with some very clear, simple slides and print outs you can do this activity. Some of the sheets have lots of info that kids have to get from different places so I would recommend editing the pdf print outs to make that clearer e.g. on the character info sheet, I colour coded each area for learners so that they knew where to find informaiton. I also edited each payslip with salary and student loan information. The idea behind this is good and it's fun for kids to get into it but it needs some little touches here and there for simplification. Don't do all of it e.g. making them get their IRD numbers if you don't have time for it.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Anneke S
Verified Reviewer
What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? It is linked to aspects of their life past school
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) More integration
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
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How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
No change
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Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? Teacher support resources
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
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Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? The links to real life situations
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
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“The fact this is links to real life is a game changer.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Cathy Y
Verified Reviewer
What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? This is something a lot of students know nothing about.
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) Integrating it within other work.
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
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Somewhat effective
Very effective
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? The interactive elements
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
No change
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Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? How well presented it was.
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
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“This is a very helpful resource that makes the learning both relevant and engaging.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Anonymous
Verified Reviewer
What made you decide to undertake a tax based programme and specifically the Part of something bigger kit for your students? The practical learning outcomes are very relevant to all students and particulalry for our teen parent unit student cohort.
If you were to re use this resource in the future, how would you see yourself doing this? (Eg, as a full unit, separately in other units of work, integrating into cross curricular lesson plans) It was used as a full class add on rather than integrated - to support careers work
How effective was the Melani interactive in increasing your students' understanding of tax?
Not at all effective
Somewhat effective
Very effective
How would you rate the change in your own understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
No change
Understand some more
Understand a lot more
Which part/s of the kit did you find the most useful in supporting you to teach financial literacy and why? The melani - for its interactive component
How would you rate the change in your students understanding of Tax systems and what it contributes to, prior to engaging with the kit?
No change
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Understand a lot more
Which part/s of the kit grabbed the attention of your students and engaged them the most? creating a profile
How useful would you say the kit was at extending students overall financial literacy?
Completely useless
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“The resources and activities are engaging. Takes a little bit of organising and then you're away.”
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Posted 2 months ago
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