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Which subject	No subject
What topic	money budgeting
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Money Budgeting

Topic

Money Budgeting

Objectives

• Understand the concept of money budgeting.
• Learn how to create a personal budget.
• Identify different categories of expenses and income.
• Develop skills for tracking spending and saving.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Budgeting worksheets
• Example budget templates
• Calculators
• Access to computers or tablets (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Year 11 (aged 15-16)

Subject

No specific subject

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum standards related to financial literacy and personal finance education.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Budgeting	5	Briefly explain what budgeting is and its importance in managing money. Discuss common terms such as income, expenses, and savings.
2	Components of a Budget	10	Discuss the different categories of expenses (fixed, variable, occasional) and sources of income. Provide examples for each.
3	Creating a Personal Budget	10	Distribute budgeting worksheets. Guide students through filling in the worksheet using example income and expenses.
4	Tracking Spending	3	Teach students how to track their spending over a week. Provide tips and tools they can use (like apps or spreadsheets).
5	Recap and Q&A	2	Briefly recap the lesson and open the floor for any questions.

Homework

Students will complete their personal budget using the budgeting worksheet provided in class. They will submit this worksheet online for assessment.

Assessment

• Review submitted budgets to ensure understanding of budgeting concepts.
• Provide written feedback without requiring students to present their work in front of the class.

Reflection

• After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Consider student engagement and understanding of the material.

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