4.PF.10

Stash The Cash

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Game Info for Teachers

COMBINED RATING

4.2 Stars

TEACHERS (12)

4.8

STUDENTS (1374)

3.6

LENGTH

21 Minutes

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CAPABILITIES

Spanish Language Support

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Description

What do you know about personal financial literacy? Take a journey with your checkbook and bank account to learn about expenses, income, profit, savings, loans, and more!

Vocabulary Words

balance

income

expense

fixed expenses

variable expenses

interest

deposit

loan

savings account

investment

profit

revenue

withdrawal

interest

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about 4th Grade Personal Financial Literacy. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.

Main Concepts

Distinguish between fixed and variable expenses.

Calculate profit in a given situation.

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various savings options.

Describe how to allocate a weekly allowance among spending; saving, including for college; and sharing.

Describe the basic purpose of financial institutions, including keeping money safe, borrowing money, and lending.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What do you think is the difference between income and expenses is? What are some examples of sources of income and some examples of expenses? Why would you need to save money? What are some long-term and short-term savings goals? Where is a good place to keep your money?

After the Game

Compare and contrast fixed and variable expenses. Describe some ways in the game that allowed you to increase your profit. Was there a time you needed to borrow money from the bank, and if so, what led to this need? Was there a time when you were able to save money in the bank, and if so, what allowed you to do this? Did you put all available funds into savings? Why is a bank important? What are some examples of fixed expenses? What are some examples of variable expenses? What is the formula to find the profit?