Students' Reflections on the Benefits of a Financial Simulation Through "Thank You Notes"

As an instructional strategy, simulations have become common in the field of education. While they have been effective at imparting knowledge and skills, not all simulation experiences meet their objectives. This study determined the effectiveness of a financial simulation, the Reality Store®, aimed...

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Published in:The Clearing house 2019-11, Vol.92 (6), p.202-209
Main Authors: Mupinga, Davison M., Caniglia, Joanne
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Budgeting
Business education
Daily Living Skills
Early Adolescents
Educational Benefits
Evaluation
Financial literacy
Grade 8
Instructional Effectiveness
Letters (Correspondence)
Mathematics Instruction
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Money Management
Role of Education
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Skill Development
Student Attitudes
Teaching methods
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