When money is added to an account, it can be said that the account has been credited with that amount.

An account is in credit if there is money in it.

A credit (score) is a numerical score reflecting how trusted you are to pay back any money that you borrow.

Saving and borrowing

Financial education

In this unit we explore saving and borrowing, making financial decisions, and understanding financial risks and returns.

Choices, risks and rewards

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

When money is added to an account, it can be said that the account has been {{}} with that amount.

Credit (rating) is a {{}} score reflecting how trusted you are to pay back any money that you borrow.

The graph below shows how long it will take to afford a £45 pair of shoes if £7.50 is saved each week. How many weeks will it take if no money is borrowed?

The graph below shows how long it will take to afford a £45 pair of shoes if £7.50 is saved each week. How many weeks will it take if £30 is borrowed?

The graph below shows how long it will take to afford a £45 pair of shoes if £7.50 is saved each week. How many weeks will it take if £5 is borrowed?

The graph below shows how long it will take to afford a £45 pair of shoes if £7.50 is saved each week. How many weeks will it take if £28 is borrowed?

Which of the lines goes through the point (2, 2)?

Which of the lines goes through the point (-2, 2)?

Fill in the missing coordinate which lies on the line shown. (2, {{}})

Fill in the missing coordinate which lies on the line shown. ({{}}, 1)

The distance-time graph below shows the distance from home for a particular journey. How far from home was I after 10 minutes?

The distance-time graph below shows the distance from home for a particular journey. What distance did I travel after I stopped for a rest?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Saving and borrowing

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.