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Caught in Gambling's Grip
Right on the Money
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Miscellaneous
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To work out by using arithmetic.
What is calculate?
100
Name one way Lisa's father tried to help her with her gambling problem.
He hid his wallet. -or- He burned her checks.
100
The Big Idea of "Right on the Money" is...
...spending and saving money.
100
Define management.
The act of organizing something.
100
The comprehension skill we worked on in this unit was....
...Problem and Solution.
200
Not extreme.
What is moderate?
200
What is the Big Idea of "Caught in Gambling's Grip"?
Lisa Hoffman's gambling addiction.
200
Name a "Solution" to help you stay in the money.
Set long-term goals. -or- Keep a budget. -or- Graduate from high school.
200
Define impulse.
A sudden urge.
200
How did schools and parents know that kids were having a hard time with money management? (from "Money Matters")
Students took a money test and most of them did not pass.
300
A plan.
What is strategy?
300
How did Lisa convince herself that stealing from family was not a problem?
She thought that when she won money she would pay back the people she owed.
300
According to the story, teens have a hard time making ________-_______ _________ about money.
long-term goals
300
Define compensate.
To pay with money or something of value.
300
Is this statement credible or not credible: "This toothbrush promotes good oral hygiene."
Credible
400
A lack of knowledge about something.
What is ignorance?
400
What is the "Problem" in the story?
Lisa Hoffman is addicted to gambling.
400
What happens if you don't pay a credit card bill in full?
You have to pay interest on your purchases.
400
Define Compulsive.
Unable to stop or control.
400
Name one attempt for dealing with American Teens' money management problems that was discussed in "Money Matters".
Schools taught more money management classes. -or- Parents worked with their kids on money skills. -or- Businesses started contests to help teens learn about money.
500
Believable.
What is credible?
500
Describe the "Solution" in "Caught in Gambling's Grip".
Lisa is able to stop gambling after Gambler's Anonymous helps her understand her addiction.
500
How can a budget help solve money management problems?
It will help you spend at a moderate level.
500
The thing of most importance.
What is priority?
500
If an item costs $39.65 and you pay with two $20 bills, what EXACT CHANGE should you get back.
a quarter and a dime