Inspiration / Research
Inspiration / Research
Students will engage with guest speakers, conduct research on real-world financial needs and challenges faced by their community, and explore initial concepts of money management by analyzing case studies, setting the foundation for designing personal finance strategies.
Days 1 - 4
Define
Define
Students will analyze insights from their initial research and workshop interactions to identify personal financial challenges they wish to address, collaboratively define clear problems for their financial planning project, and articulate how these challenges can inspire strategic money management solutions.
Days 5 - 8
Ideation
Ideation
Students will brainstorm innovative personal finance strategies through collaborative discussions, generate creative solutions by designing interactive infographics and timelines, and share preliminary ideas on a class 'Feedback Wall' for peer and teacher input as they build on the research and definitions from previous phases towards constructing initial financial plan prototypes.
Days 9 - 12
20 min over capacity (160 min available across 4 days)
Prototyping
Prototyping
Students will develop low-fidelity mock-ups of their personalized financial plans using collaborative digital tools, share them with peers for feedback, and make revisions to refine their strategies based on real-life scenarios and community insights from previous phases.
Days 13 - 16
Testing & Iteration
Testing & Iteration
Students will present their financial plans to peers for feedback, engage in a critique session through the 'Feedback Wall' to pinpoint areas for improvement, and utilize digital platforms to iteratively refine their financial strategies and visual timelines, ensuring alignment with personal goals and community relevance.
Days 17 - 20
5 min over capacity (160 min available across 4 days)
Inspiration / Research
Days 1–4
Day 1
Financial Habits Brainstorm
Activity
45m
Day 2
Interactive Budget Station
Activity
45m
Real-World Case Study Exploration
Activity
60m
Day 3
Day 4
Define
Days 5–8
Day 5
Ideation Session: Identifying Personal Financial Challenges
Activity
45m
Day 6
Day 7
Problem Definition Presentation
Assessment
Building Strategic Solutions
Activity
45m
Day 8
Collaborative Problem Solving Reflection
Assessment
Ideation
Days 9–12
Day 9
Interactive Infographic Workshop
Activity
75m
Day 10
Peer Feedback Wall Session
Deliverable
45m
Collaborative Financial Strategy Brainstorm
Activity
60m
Day 11
Day 12
Prototyping
Days 13–16
Day 13
Real-life Scenario Simulation
Activity
45m
Day 14
Financial Plan Presentation Preparation
Activity
45m
Day 15
Peer Feedback Exchange
Assessment
Day 16
Testing & Iteration
Days 17–20
Day 17
Interactive Infographic Workshop
Activity
60m
Peer Presentation and Feedback Loop
Deliverable
60m
Feedback and Iteration Discussion Circle
Activity
45m
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Final Financial Plan Presentation
Assessment
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
20
Day 1
Inspiration / Research
Financial Habits Brainstorm
21
Day 2
Interactive Budget Station
Real-World Case Study Exploration
22
Day 3
23
Day 4
24
Day 5
Define
Ideation Session: Identifying Personal Financial Challenges
27
Day 6
28
Day 7
Problem Definition Presentation
Building Strategic Solutions
29
Day 8
Collaborative Problem Solving Reflection
30
Day 9
Ideation
Interactive Infographic Workshop
1
Day 10
Peer Feedback Wall Session
Collaborative Financial Strategy Brainstorm
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 11
5
Day 12
6
Day 13
Prototyping
Real-life Scenario Simulation
7
Day 14
Financial Plan Presentation Preparation
8
Day 15
Peer Feedback Exchange
11
Day 16
12
Day 17
Testing & Iteration
Interactive Infographic Workshop
Peer Presentation and Feedback Loop
Feedback and Iteration Discussion Circle
13
Day 18
14
Day 19
15
Day 20
Final Financial Plan Presentation