Student group: 7-12
Description: A free financial literacy resource for all secondary schools. It contains 10 sections providing an overview of insurance, risk management and insurance careers, primarily targeting years 9 to 10. The materials include a DVD and a folder of resources incorporating teaching activities such as case studies and practical examples.
Publisher: ANZIIF
Developed by: Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) with support from Business Educators Australia
Copyright owned by: ANZIIF
Last updated: 2006
Published: 2006
CFL Framework:
Knowledge and Understanding: particularly rights and responsibilities of consumers, understanding contracts, advice available to consumers, financial records, decision making.
Competence: critical thinking, problem solving skills, calculations, prioritising.
Enterprise: strategies for long term wealth accumulation.
Responsibility: ethical behaviours, values clarification.
Curriculum area:
ACT: SOS Resources Strand, and post 2008: Implementation of Essential Learning Achievements
NSW: Commerce years 7 to 10
NT: SOS Bands 4 and 5
QLD: Business Education subject syllabus level 4 to beyond level 6
SA: 5 Essential Learnings of SACSA Framework, Maths Learning Area, Social System Strand of Society and Environment Learning Area
Adult Education Standards: Not applicable
Available in: English
Licensing arrangements: None
Professional development: Professional development provided in partnership with Business Educators Australia. Contact ANZIIF for more information.
Quality indicator: Meets Financial Literacy Foundation Essential Elements Pilot eligibility criteria. Assessed and supported by the Curriculum Corporation.
Material type: Units of work, assessment tools, advice to teachers.
Availability: Free to registered secondary schools, and $495 (inc GST) to other organisations. Go to www.theinstitute.com.au or call 03 9613 7280.
Website: www.theinstitute.com.au