Learning objective

  • To prioritise needs over wants.

Success criteria

  • I can identify whether something is a need

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National curriculum

The National curriculum

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check if children can recall: The factors influencing whether we think something is good value for money. The different methods to keep track of money and know why it is important. How people can keep their money safe using specific safety measures. The different factors that can…

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should use the Activity: Shopping lists: support version in the Main event; could explain why they have prioritised certain items or purchases over others.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should be challenged with calculating the long-term benefits of their choices, such as savings over a month or year; could explain why their priorities might change when budgeting needs over wants.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: successfully identifying items as needs or

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Vocabulary definitions

  • money-smart

    Being wise about how you earn, spend, save and manage money.

  • need

    Something a person would like to have that is necessary.

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