As part of a four-lesson unit on personal finances, class members practice using a checkbook. Exercises include writing checks, filling out deposit and withdrawal slips, and keeping a check register. 

Concepts

money math, checking account

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Supplement the unit with lessons on online banking and the use of debit cards

Classroom Considerations

• The pre-test would need to be revised to eliminate typos and to update the materials 

Pros

• The packet includes images of deposit slips, checks, and check registers

Cons

• The unit does not cover online checking or debit cards