Distinguishing Between Needs and Wants

Distinguishing Between Needs and Wants

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial discusses the difference between needs and wants, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing needs over wants to save money effectively. It illustrates this concept through the story of Jimmy and Alex, two friends who have different approaches to saving their allowance. While Alex spends his money on daily treats, Jimmy saves his, allowing him to purchase a bike by the end of the year. The video concludes with a suggestion to save for future needs and acknowledges the sponsors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a basic need required for survival?

Video game

MP3 player

Water

Pizza

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which item is considered a want rather than a need?

Clothes

Shelter

Candy bar

Food

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Jimmy and Alex planning to save money for?

A candy bar

College tuition

A bike

A new videogame

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Alex buy every day on the way to school?

A soda and a candy bar

A bike

A pizza

A book

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Alex spend in total on soda and candy bars over the year?

$730

$1000

$500

$300

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jimmy able to purchase because he saved his money?

A candy bar

A new bike

A videogame

A pizza

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jimmy's parents suggest he do with his extra money?

Buy a videogame

Spend it on candy

Donate it

Put it in a savings account

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future needs might Jimmy save for now?

A new bike

A car or college tuition

More candy bars

A videogame console

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the source of funding for the video tutorial?

A local school

The Pennsylvania Credit Union Foundation

A state government

A private company

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