Year 10 – Economics and Business

Help students understand the links between tax revenue, government policy and living standards. In addition, lessons cover how to choose a superannuation fund and the importance of a long-term view to superannuation investment. 

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Tax spending

This activity introduces students to the concept of a federal Budget and how the government uses tax revenue to fund…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Super and life events

In this activity, students consider the impact of expected and unexpected events on their financial security. They…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
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Which individual income tax system works best?

In this activity, students use a digital interactive to explore the impact of different income tax systems on the…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
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Advice on achieving long-term financial goals

In this activity, students work collaboratively to analyse the situation of 2 clients and provide advice on what they…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Ethical super funds

Students may have to choose a super fund when they are over 18 years of age, or even sooner if they work for more than…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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You make the decision

In this activity, students take on the role of the Treasurer and make decisions on how to spend taxpayers’ money.…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Government support for further training

At this year level, students are beginning to consider what they will do when they leave school, and whether their…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Playing the long game

In this activity students learn that superannuation is money put aside for their retirement and begin to understand…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Choosing a super fund

Being informed when choosing a superannuation fund can significantly impact on retirement outcomes. Students explore…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Super scams

Being uninformed about your financial rights and responsibilities can be costly. In this activity students learn about…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Closing the gap for women’s superannuation

In this activity, students interpret an article on the superannuation gender gap, explore reasons for this gap and…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Planning for retirement

In this activity, students learn factors that affect super balances at retirement, including wages, making super…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v9.0
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