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Year 10

Using information and advice to make financial decisions

I can describe different sources of financial advice, including how they may differ in terms of independence and reliability.

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Using information and advice to make financial decisions

I can describe different sources of financial advice, including how they may differ in terms of independence and reliability.

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Key learning points

  1. There are a range of financial products that suit different needs and circumstances.
  2. Financial institutions seek to make money from their financial products.

Keywords

  • Interest - Interest is money added to savings or loans. Simple interest is always calculated on the original amount.

  • Rate of interest - Rate of interest is the percentage by which an amount will increase.

Common misconception

'Buy now, pay later' deals are always worth it as you can buy the thing you want even though you do not have enough money at the time.

Deals like this will always cost you more in the long-term if there is interest appied to the amount borrowed.


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In the second part of the lesson, pupils could investigate different 'deals' on memberships to various services, such as a local sports centre or streaming service. Then could then present their findings on whether the deal is worth it and when you might not take the deal.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Andeep wants to buy a phone costing £235. He is offered a loan that requires him to pay back £41/month for 6 months. How much would Andeep have to pay back in total?
Correct Answer: £246
Q2.
Andeep wants to buy a phone costing £235. He is offered a loan that requires him to pay back £41/month for 6 months. How much interest does he pay?
Correct Answer: £11
Q3.
Izzy wants to buy a laptop costing £880. She is offered a loan that requires her to pay back £77.25/month for 12 months. How much would Izzy have to pay back in total?
Correct Answer: £927
Q4.
Izzy wants to buy a laptop costing £880. She is offered a loan that requires her to pay back £77.25/month for 12 months. How much interest does she pay?
Correct Answer: £47
Q5.
Interest is money added to savings or loans. interest is always calculated on the original amount.
Correct Answer: Simple
Q6.
of interest is the percentage by which an amount will increase.
Correct Answer: Rate

6 Questions

Q1.
are used to purchase property (e.g. a house) and are typically paid back over 20-30 years.
Correct Answer: Mortgages
Q2.
Bank tend to be used to borrow over £1000 (e.g. for a car) and are typically paid back over 1 to 5 years.
Correct Answer: loans
Q3.
cards allow users to purchase items for up to a few thousand pounds. The credit card provider pays for the item and then the customer pays the provider back in a flexible way.
Correct Answer: Credit
Q4.
loans are unsecured loans for typically between £50-£1000.
Correct Answer: Payday
Q5.
' pay later’ schemes allow customers to purchase an item and then pay for it over time with regular monthly payments.
Correct Answer: Buy now
Q6.
Select the best (cheapest) option if I want to go to the gym once a week for 11 months.
Pay as you go - £7 per session
Pay weekly - £10
Pay monthly - £40
Correct answer: Pay yearly - £300