Understanding Needs vs. Wants: Distinguish between essential needs (like food and housing) and discretionary wants (like vacations or luxury items).

Living Below Their Means: Encourage a lifestyle that allows saving and prevents financial stress.

Setting Savings Goals: Teach the importance of saving and break down goals into manageable steps.

Early Introduction to Investing: Highlight the value of investing even at a young age.

Building Financial Skills: Cover budgeting, credit, and practical money management.

Creating Multiple Streams of Income: Foster entrepreneurial thinking.

Remember, financial literacy sets the foundation for a brighter future! 

Homework Offered
Homework is provided weekly, and is always optional. 
Examples include: worksheets, extra questions, and crossword puzzles.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
In-Class Assessments:

1. Performance-Based Assessments: 
(a)Projects: Students create financial plans, budget simulations, or investment proposals.
(b)Presentations: Students explain financial concepts or share their understanding.
(c)Portfolios: Students compile evidence of their financial learning (e.g., reflections, work samples).
(d)Hands-On Experiments: Practical activities like managing a virtual stock portfolio.

2. Formative Assessments:
(a)Quick Quizzes: Short assessments to check understanding during lessons.
(b)Visuals: Use diagrams, charts, or infographics to assess comprehension.
(c)Checklists: Evaluate students’ progress against specific financial skills.
(d)Tickets to Exit or Enter: Brief questions at the end or beginning of a class.

3. Interim Assessments:
(a)Monthly or Quarterly Assessments: Longer assessments to gauge overall progress.
(b)Topic-Specific Tests: Assess understanding of specific financial topics (e.g., budgeting, investing).
Grades Offered
A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of this course. 

This course is intentionally designed to support learners of all abilities. I will use multimedia tools like videos, charts, and diagrams for visual learners, and incorporate interactive activities to maintain engagement.

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