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Math Lesson Idea: Using a Checkbook
Description
Show your student how to correctly write a check, fill out a deposit slip,
and use a check register. Introduce the concept of balancing a checkbook. Requires the
ability to add and subtract decimals, sign one’s name, write number words, and know the correct date.
Materials
Suggestions
Discuss the concept of writing checks.
What is a check and why do people use them? What is a deposit slip, and what is it for? Why are checks numbered?
Why is it important to keep track of the checks written? Why is it important to balance a checking account?
Why do people use checks? etc.
Using the Practice Checks Handout, demonstrate how to write a check. Show how to
Write the correct date.
Pay to the order of—.
Write the amount of check.
Write the amount of check in words.
Sign the check.
Fill in the Memo if there is one.
Note the check number.
Using the Deposit Slip Handout, show to how to fill it out.
Write the correct date.
Write the amount of deposit.
Using the Checkbook Register Handout,
demonstrate how to fill out a checkbook register with the check number, date, description of transaction and balance.
Provide a sample list of expenses for practice in writing checks, filling out the register and deposit slip.
Give your student many opportunities to practice.
This lesson could be followed by lessons on how to cash a check, make correct change, reconcile a bank statement, make a budget, etc.