H. Business and Finance Skills

The Payoff

In this SIL, you will take on the role of a video blogger / YouTuber who is preparing for a life changing video competition, which is coming in 3 days time. You will have to make smart financial decisions within the tight three-day deadline, and get your video ready for the competition! 


STEP 1: 

Visit https://payoff.practicalmoneyskills.com/, and select Solo Player 


STEP 2: 

Play through the game! 


STEP 3:

Take a screenshot of your highscore at the end of the game upload it to your SIL Journal in your Google Classroom.  

Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.

Think you can succeed in the gig economy? 

In todays economy,  being a gig worker is becoming increasingly popular.  In fact, some of you may be considering taking a part time job as a GrabFood/FoodPanda delivery rider or know people driving for Grab or GoJek. Do you have what it takes to succeed as a gig worker yourself? See for yourself by playing the game below! 

STEP 1: PLAY

Visit The Uber Game by going to this website here:  https://ig.ft.com/uber-game/ 


STEP 2: LEARN

Play through the game, making your own financial decisions.  When you have completed the game, be sure to read the news article entitled "Uber: The uncomfortable view from the driving seat". 


STEP 3: RECORD

Take a screenshot of your highscore at the end of the game upload it to your SIL Journal in your Google Classroom.  Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.



Learning how to manage your budget

Managing a budget is the basics of finance skills. This game, Money Magic, is designed to teach basic budgeting principles. You play the role of Enzo's manager, and the game challenges you to balance immediate wants with long-term plans.


STEP 1: LEARN

Visit the Money Magic website here: https://playmoneymagic.com/ 


STEP 2: PLAY 

Play through the game! 


STEP 3: RECORD

Take a screenshot of your highscore at the end of the game upload it to your SIL Journal in your Google Classroom.  Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.