MoneySmart
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
Develop your students’ consumer and financial literacy capabilities with the MoneySmart program developed by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission
Numeracy Focus: All
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission created the MoneySmart program as a comprehensive strategy to develop consumer and financial literacy capabilities in young Australians.
Being MoneySmart is a core life skill. In a rapidly changing world of personal finances, children and young people will benefit from gaining and applying the knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours to establish good consumer and financial habits.
The teaching section of MoneySmart contains:
- How teachers can use MoneySmart – Explains what MoneySmart can offer teachers in and out of the classroom
- Teaching resources – Units of work and digital activities
- Professional development – Online learning, workshops and resources to build teacher capability
- MoneySmart Schools – A program to recognise and support schools who are implementing consumer and financial literacy education
- Financial literacy research – International and Australian research that helps inform the development of financial literacy education programs.
Stage: Birth to Level 10
This resource supports:
Proficiency
- All
HITSÂ
- NA
Cross-curricular
- Economics and Business
Audience
- Teachers
- School leaders
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Plan
- Teach
- Assess
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Reflective Prompt
How might you use contexts familiar to students to build their numeracy skills and assist in the development of their financial literacy?
Reflective Prompt
How might you use contexts familiar to students to build their numeracy skills and assist in the development of their financial literacy?