FUNMath Life Skills and Functional Math Challenge Cards - Special Ed
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Description
EDUCATOR'S OVERVIEW
Objective:
Equip students with practical money management skills through interactive and engaging budgeting challenges. This activity pack is designed to introduce concepts of income, expenses, savings, and financial decision-making in a realistic and accessible manner.
Materials Included:
Budgeting Challenge Cards: Roughly 70 challenge cards included! Each card presents a unique scenario involving budgeting decisions, unexpected expenses, or financial planning.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand basic budgeting principles and the importance of managing personal finances.
Develop critical thinking skills by navigating through various financial dilemmas. Improve mathematical skills through practical application of addition, subtraction, and percentage calculations.
Enhance life skills in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving related to finances.
Activity Structure:
Warm-Up Discussion: Begin with a discussion on basic financial terms and personal experiences with money.
Challenge Implementation: Students work individually or in groups to solve the challenges on the cards. Encourage them to justify their choices and consider alternative outcomes.
