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Teach Math Concepts by Using Financial Literacy in the Classroom

Teach Math Concepts by Using Financial Literacy in the Classroom

Integrating real-world math into your existing curriculum can seem like a daunting task. However, elementary and middle school students are thirsty for financial literacy and eager to learn about money. They are already in the early stages of developing their financial ethos, which makes it an impactful time to show them the importance of financial education. Sixth-grade math teacher, Jen Kosior, decided to incorporate financial literacy in the classroom to better infuse her math curriculum with a real-world slant. In leveraging digital lessons, she offered students multiple points and methods of engagements – and a plus for her, it would all be self-graded. Sound too good to be true? Read on to hear how Jen used a combination of free digital elementary school finance lessons from Vault: Understanding Money and Google Forms to teach her sixth-graders rational numbers.

Vault – Financial Literacy for Elementary Students

Vault is an interactive, online learning resource specifically designed to promote financial literacy for elementary students and teach financial education skills to young learners.

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Using Financial Literacy in the Classroom

I have a few education philosophies for teaching math concepts:

Technology is one of the most powerful tools in education.
Technology needs to be used in transformative ways to help enhance students’ education.

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