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Why do schools often not prioritize subjects like financial education?
Why do schools often not prioritize subjects like financial education?
- Due to lack of available teaching resources
- Focus on academic subjects like English and maths (correct)
- Lack of interest from students
- Not enough time in the curriculum
What is a common challenge faced by UK schools in implementing financial education?
What is a common challenge faced by UK schools in implementing financial education?
- Lack of financial support from the government
- Absence of a designated staff member responsible for financial education (correct)
- Lack of student interest
- Overemphasis on extracurricular activities
How do some schools motivate children to save money, according to the text?
How do some schools motivate children to save money, according to the text?
- Giving them higher grades for saving money
- Punishing those who don't save money
- Holding financial lectures during lunch breaks
- Using virtual money games and competitions (correct)
Why might schools hesitate to introduce new subjects like financial education into their curriculum?
Why might schools hesitate to introduce new subjects like financial education into their curriculum?
What is one way teachers can get support to teach financial education?
What is one way teachers can get support to teach financial education?
What is a key argument made in the text about financial education in schools?
What is a key argument made in the text about financial education in schools?
Why does the text suggest that teaching teenagers about tax or pensions may not be as relevant?
Why does the text suggest that teaching teenagers about tax or pensions may not be as relevant?
What can be a consequence of young people growing up without an understanding of money?
What can be a consequence of young people growing up without an understanding of money?
What aspect of financial education does the text suggest is crucial for young consumers today?
What aspect of financial education does the text suggest is crucial for young consumers today?
Why does the text argue that teaching young people about special offers and online shopping safety is important?
Why does the text argue that teaching young people about special offers and online shopping safety is important?
