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Money Budgeting Basics
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Money Budgeting Basics
💰 Part 1: New Zealand Money Knowledge
1. Which New Zealand coin is worth the most?
50 cent coin
$1 coin
$2 coin
10 cent coin
2. How much money do you have if you count: one $10 note + one $5 note + one $2 coin?
$15
$17
$20
$12
3. You want to buy a drink for $3. Which of these combinations will work? (Tick all that apply)
One $2 coin + one $1 coin
Three $1 coins
One $5 note
Two 50 cent coins
📝 Part 2: Budget Planning
4. You have $15 to plan a small party. Look at these items and their costs:
Party Items:
• Balloons: $4
• Chips: $5
• Juice: $6
• Party hats: $3
• Lollies: $4
Choose 3 items that fit your $15 budget. Write them here:
5. Add up the cost of your 3 chosen items:
6. How much money do you have left over from your $15 budget?
$15 - $_______ = $________
7. You go to the shop with $20. You buy lunch for $8 and a drink for $3. How much change will you get?
🎯 Part 3: Real Life Budgeting
8. Why is it important to make a budget before spending money? Write one reason:
9. You are saving money to buy a game that costs $25. You have $18 already. How much more money do you need?
I need $_______ more.
10. Extension Challenge: Plan your own budget! You have $30 to spend at the school canteen for one week. List what you would buy each day and show your total cost:
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