Money Matters – A teachers handbook for developing money concepts – Ages 5–10

Written by mathematical educator Paul Swan this teachers handbook for developing money concepts is a comprehensive collection of practical ideas and resources for introducing and developing money concepts with students in a classroom and school environment. The book integrates the mathematical ideas associated with money with societal issues, rather than performing calculations with money.

The book is divided into seven sections:

• General teacher information
• Money recognition
• Counting coins
• Coin equivalence
• Money frames
• Integration and shopping
• Financial literacy

Features:

• a broad spectrum of money concepts and activities
• essential background information about teaching money concepts
• relevant issues to consider before commencing a unit about money
• suggested activities presented in developmental progression
• useful ‘Teacher tips’
• practical activities supported by a variety of worksheets
• a selection of games to reinforce each money concept
• sample assessment checklists for individual student and whole-class recording