Budget

I'll never get out of this financial mess until I follow a budget! Why not learn what it means to live by a budget? Before each trip around the game board, players plan a budget and receive $2,000. They experience the realities of real-life economics as they buy a home or rent an apartment, pay insurance costs, make investments, buy groceries and clothing, repair fire damage, collect commissions, etc. If the budget projection is reasonably accurate, the player collects a bonus on payday! The winner is the player who has the greatest wealth at the end of play. For 2-4 players.

Educational Aim

Apply mathematics to everyday experiences -reason abstractly and quantitatively (Common Core Standards, p.34). - Develop the ability to make good budgets involving multiple factors. - Examine relevant information to determine strategies. Develop competence in making accurate payments and collections by performing mental calculations involving addition and subtraction (Common Core Standards, p. 47). • Become keenly aware of the pervasive role of probability in real life situations. Calculate simple mathematical probabilities (Common Core Standards, p. 47).

Product Features

Strengthens the math skills needed for good money management. Players construct budgets. Living within realistic budgets earns bonuses. The probability of auto accidents, fire damage, medical expenses, dental costs and everyday purchases are important to consider. Includes a probability study guide for players to complete. Pros and cons of home ownership, insurance policies, and investments emerge during play. Mental computation is necessary for accurate money handling. Supports state and national mathematics standards.

Contents

Game Board, Instructions, Study Guide, Option Cards, Financial Record Master, Currency, 4 Pawns

Grade Level: 5+