The PowerPlay program and the British Columbia Ministry of Education share similar philosophies, methodologies and desired learning outcomes. Both place a high emphasis on critical and creative thinking, collaborative and self-directed learning, and meaningful parental involvement. Parents report that their children's empowerment is one of the greatest benefits of this program.

PowerPlay Money Managers™ is being successfully used in 59 school districts throughout British Columbia to achieve learning standards for a variety of subjects including Mathematics, Career Education, Career-Life Education, Career-Life Connections, Entrepreneurship and Business Education.

Key Learning Outcomes for this program include:

• Developing rationale for making wise spending decisions - differentiating between needs and wants, prioritizing goals and developing strategies for saving;
• Understanding how relevant financial products and services work;
• Utilizing budgeting processes to anticipate and plan for income and expenses;
• Building effective life-long skills and attitudes towards successful financial management;
• Developing good organizational, planning and goal-setting skills related to finances; and
• Gaining insight and practical experience with developing a plan for the transition from secondary school.

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