Teenager's Budgeting and Priorities

Teenager's Budgeting and Priorities

Assessment

Interactive Video

Life Skills

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores a scenario where a teenager takes charge of family budgeting, initially met with skepticism but ultimately saving over $800. The teenager prioritizes essential expenses like bills and food, and considers charity. Personal spending preferences include fast food and games, highlighting a balance between responsibility and personal interests.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the idea of a teenager managing the family budget?

It was seen as a great idea.

It was considered ridiculous.

It was thought to be boring.

It was immediately accepted.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the teenager's actions teach the parents?

How to save money

What it's like to be a kid

How to cook better meals

How to manage time

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most surprising outcome of the teenager's budgeting efforts?

The teenager saved over $800.

The teenager spent all the money.

The teenager saved exactly $100.

The teenager bought a new car.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the teenager's reaction to the mother's request for a third bag of potting mix?

He was angry

He agreed immediately

He found it funny

He was indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first priority for the teenager when managing the budget?

Buying a new phone

Keeping the bills paid

Buying new clothes

Going on a vacation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the teenager's second priority after paying the bills?

Buying a scooter

Donating to charity

Buying video games

Ensuring food on the table

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charitable action did the teenager consider after managing the essentials?

Buying gifts for friends

Donating to charity

Investing in stocks

Saving for college

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If given the freedom, what would the teenager spend money on first?

A new smartphone

New clothes

McDonald's every day

A family vacation

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the teenager's personal interests mentioned in the video?

Cooking

Playing soccer

Riding scooters

Painting