Written by mathematical educator Paul Swan this teachers handbook for developing money concepts is a comprehensive collection of practical ideas and resources for introducing and developing money concepts with students in a classroom and school environment. The book integrates the mathematical ideas associated with money with societal issues, rather than performing calculations with money.
The book is divided into seven sections:
General teacher information
Money recognition
Counting coins
Coin equivalence
Money frames
Integration and shopping
Financial literacy
Features:
a broad spectrum of money concepts and activities
essential background information about teaching money concepts
relevant issues to consider before commencing a unit about money
suggested activities presented in developmental progression
useful ‘Teacher tips’
practical activities supported by a variety of worksheets
a selection of games to reinforce each money concept
sample assessment checklists for individual student and whole-class recording