Lesson+3

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 * Pair-Share of interview data
 * What were the common trends in spending among the interviewees
 * What were the major differences in spending?
 * How did the interviewees keep track/records of their finances?
 * Did you find their methods for tracking effective?
 * Whole-group discussion of interview data
 * What have you learned from the interviews?
 * How will you take this knowledge and apply it to your life?
 * Task:
 * Present these findings in an informative and interesting way that educates the school or community about budgeting and financing.
 * Students may use forms of multi-media, including videos, interactive demonstrations, photographs, data software, etc. to share what they have learned from this project with the community.
 * Begin the credit card project
 * Have students locate and highlight the important information such as: APR, credit limit, finance charge, and minimum payment.
 * Next have students categorize the charges listed on the statement that they will be listing on their own "billing statement".
 * If time permits have students begin creating their billing statement, and answering the summary questions.