Learn about money and how to save, spend, borrow, and invest it.
Financial Literacy
Activities
Elementary
Kindergarten Mathematics
Learn about Canadian coins and their value. Then explore how different coin combinations can be used to pay for things you want to buy.
Grade 1 Mathematics
Explore the names and values of Canadian bills and sort them in a variety of ways.
Grade 1 Mathematics
Build understanding of Canadian coins and bills by practicing counting change for different purchases.
Grade 2 Mathematics
Explore how to create different money values with different combinations of coins.
Grade 3 Mathematics
Explore the math of grocery shopping by calculating the cost of common food items.
Grade 3 Mathematics
Practice how to use tables and equations when solving addition and subtraction problems about money.
Grade 4 Mathematics
Discover the similarities and differences between employment and volunteer work.
Grade 4 Mathematics
Build understanding of the pros and cons of shopping online, including protecting yourself from fraud.
Grade 5 Mathematics
Practice shopping smart by comparing unit rates of products that are sold in different sizes.
Grade 5 Mathematics
Discover how unit rates are used in your community and beyond.
Grade 6 Mathematics
Explore the benefits and risks of borrowing and lending money for different kinds of purchases.
Grade 6 Mathematics
Learn about information privacy and how to protect your financial privacy.
Grade 7 Mathematics
Planning For and Reaching Financial Goals
Discover how to plan for long term financial help and where to look for reliable information to help you along the way.
Grade 7 Mathematics
Getting Advice about Reaching Financial Goals
Explore resources for seeking reliable advice about finances situations.
Grade 8 Mathematics
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using various payment options when dealing with a different currency
Grade 8 Mathematics
Choosing the Right Credit Card
Practice applying critical thinking strategies when comparing different aspects of offers.
Secondary
Grade 9 Mathematics
Explore the effects of different interest rates, borrowing times and ways interest is calculated.
Grade 9 Mathematics
Tools to evaluate financial decisions
Practice using tools to assist you in calculating different kinds of interest.
Grade 9 Mathematics
Learn about how simple interest is calculated and apply your knowledge in real world scenarios.
Grade 9 Mathematics
Explore the power of compound interest by practicing using manual calculations and tools.
Graduation Requirement
Resources and information to help you prepare for the Grade 10 Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement
Grade 4-6 Mathematics
What do we need to know about payment methods?
Learn about what makes different methods of payment accessible, safe and a good deal.
Grade 4-6 Mathematics
What steps can I take to create a simple budget?
Explore how to track your money and create a budget using five simple steps.
Grade 4-6 Mathematics
Build understanding about the types of government, where taxes go and how you can make a difference in your community.
Grade 4-6 Mathematics
What's the difference between saving and investing?
Is it better to save or invest? Explore how to create a financial goal and the best way to save.
Grade 4-6 Mathematics
Credit....what's it all about?
Build your understanding of the relationship between credit and debt.
Grade 7-9 Mathematics
Balancing your budget. Tips and tricks that you shouldn't miss.
Learn tips and tricks to help you understand, create and balance a budget.
Grade 7-9 Mathematics
Is it free, or is there a fee?
Is it a good deal? Discover the pros and cons of different types of incentive programs.
Grade 7-9 Mathematics
Explore the differences between simple and compound interest.
Grade 7-9 Mathematics
Is the value increasing or decreasing?
Learn tips and tricks about how to understand and track savings and investments.
Grade 7-9 Mathematics
Build your understanding of foreign currency and exchange rates.
Videos
TVO Today YouTube - Money & Economic Matters playlist
Explore economic and financial issues in Ontario.
TVO Learn YouTube - Office Hours playlist
From paystubs to savings, Office Hours helps you build real-world skills for your future
