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Money Management Basics
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Money Management Basics
💰 Part 1: New Zealand Money Knowledge
1. Which of these is the largest New Zealand coin?
10 cent coin
50 cent coin
$1 coin
$2 coin
2. What is the smallest New Zealand note?
$5 note
$10 note
$20 note
$50 note
3. You want to buy a drink for $3.50. Which combinations could you use? (Tick all that apply)
One $2 coin, one $1 coin, one 50c coin
Three $1 coins, one 50c coin
One $5 note
Seven 50c coins
4. If you pay for a $12 item with a $20 note, how much change should you receive?
Change = $ _______
🛒 Part 2: Money Management Scenarios
5. Sarah has $25 pocket money. She wants to buy a book for $18 and lollies for $4. Does she have enough money?
Yes, she has enough
No, she needs more money
Show your working: ________________________________
6. Why is it important to manage money wisely? Write two reasons:
7. Complete this sentence about saving money:
If I save $5 every week, after 4 weeks I will have $ _______
8. You're at the school canteen with $10. A pie costs $4.50 and a drink costs $2.80. If you buy both, how much money will you have left?
Money left = $ _______
💡 Part 3: Smart Money Choices
9. Which choice shows better money management?
Spending all your pocket money as soon as you get it
Saving some money and spending some money
Never spending any money at all
10. Think of something you would like to buy that costs about $30. What could you do to save up for it?
11. At home this week, notice how your family uses money. Write one example of how money was used in your household:
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