Closing the gap for women’s superannuation

NSW Commerce Stage 5 50

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Introduction

In this activity, students interpret an article on the superannuation gender gap, explore reasons for this gap and actions that could be taken to close the gap. They also consider the importance of selecting appropriate super investment options to improve long-term financial outcomes.

This activity contributes to the following outcomes.

A student:

  • applies consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts COM5-1
  • analyses key factors affecting decisions COM5-4
  • evaluates options for solving problems and issues COM5-5
  • works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective goals within specified timeframes COM5-9.

Related Stage 4 outcomes: COM4-1, COM4-4, COM4-5, COM4-9

Related Life Skills outcomes: COMLS-7, COMLS-13

Content descriptions

Option 2: Investing

Investment options

Students:

  • outline the range of investment options available, including:
    • the relationship between risk and return for a range of investment options, for example, managed funds, property, shares, superannuation (ACHEK040).

Investment planning

Students:

  • consider factors influencing an investment portfolio for an individual or business, for example risk, diversification, short and long-term goals (ACHEK040)
  • explain how changes in personal and economic circumstances may lead to variations in investment decisions

Student learning resources

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Article

Closing the gap for women’s superannuation

 
Worksheet

Closing the gap for women’s superannuation

Suggested activity sequence

This sequence is intended as a framework to be modified and adapted by teachers to suit the needs of a class group. The activity was written for students in Stage 5, however it can be modified to suit the needs of Stage 4 students and Life skills students.

  1. As a class, brainstorm the term ‘gender gap’ and what it might mean in terms of earnings and superannuation.
  2. Students read the article and complete the worksheet.
  3. As a class, discuss:
    • reasons for the superannuation gender gap
    • strategies to close the gap
    • the importance of selecting the right investment option to improve long-term financial security.