Using information and advice to make financial decisions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe different sources of financial advice, including how they may differ in terms of independence and reliability.
Key learning points
- There are a range of financial products that suit different needs and circumstances.
- Financial institutions seek to make money from their financial products.
Keywords
Interest - Interest is money added to savings or loans. Simple interest is always calculated on the original amount.
Rate of interest - Rate of interest is the percentage by which an amount will increase.
Common misconception
'Buy now, pay later' deals are always worth it as you can buy the thing you want even though you do not have enough money at the time.
Deals like this will always cost you more in the long-term if there is interest appied to the amount borrowed.
Teacher tip
In the second part of the lesson, pupils could investigate different 'deals' on memberships to various services, such as a local sports centre or streaming service. Then could then present their findings on whether the deal is worth it and when you might not take the deal.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Andeep wants to buy a phone costing £235. He is offered a loan that requires him to pay back £41/month for 6 months. How much would Andeep have to pay back in total?
Q2.Andeep wants to buy a phone costing £235. He is offered a loan that requires him to pay back £41/month for 6 months. How much interest does he pay?
Q3.Izzy wants to buy a laptop costing £880. She is offered a loan that requires her to pay back £77.25/month for 12 months. How much would Izzy have to pay back in total?
Q4.Izzy wants to buy a laptop costing £880. She is offered a loan that requires her to pay back £77.25/month for 12 months. How much interest does she pay?
Q5.Interest is money added to savings or loans. interest is always calculated on the original amount.
Q6. of interest is the percentage by which an amount will increase.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1. are used to purchase property (e.g. a house) and are typically paid back over 20-30 years.
Q2.Bank tend to be used to borrow over £1000 (e.g. for a car) and are typically paid back over 1 to 5 years.
Q3. cards allow users to purchase items for up to a few thousand pounds. The credit card provider pays for the item and then the customer pays the provider back in a flexible way.
Q4. loans are unsecured loans for typically between £50-£1000.
Q5.' pay later’ schemes allow customers to purchase an item and then pay for it over time with regular monthly payments.
Q6.Select the best (cheapest) option if I want to go to the gym once a week for 11 months.
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