Teaching Mathematics Issue 3 | Page 9

Proverb; A fool and his money are soon

parted

Did you hear about the 14 year old rock star

whose mother gives him £30 per day pocket

money?

Discussion-

Is this fair? What could happen if his mum

didn’t control his money?

Activity- Think about how a rock star could

spend his money

Proverb; Money doesn’t make you happy

How do you think a lottery winner feels?

Is it better to work hard for what you get?

Discussion-

Does having money make you happy?

Does not having money make you unhappy?

Activity- How could £3million pounds be

spent? Would it be enough?

How much of the win should they save?

How should they save it to make sure it was

secure.