WorksheetsLesson 2 Pre Test Needs and Wants Worksheet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a “need”?
Something you want for fun
Something important for your survival and well-being
Something you see in a commercial
Something a friend has
Which of the following is a “want”?
Water
Shoes for gym class
A video game
Healthy food
Why is it important to tell the difference between needs and wants?
So you can buy everything
So you know what to borrow
So you can make smart choices with your money
So you can copy your friends
Which of these is the best example of smart spending?
Spending all your money on toys
Comparing prices before buying
Buying something just because it’s on sale
Buying snacks every day
If you get $10, what’s a smart thing to do with it?
Spend it all on candy
Buy something right away
Save some and spend some on something you need
Give it away to a stranger
If you always buy items that are on sale, are you always saving money?
Yes, sales always mean saving
Only if it’s something you need and planned to buy
No, sale items are free
Yes, even if you don’t need it
What should you do before making a purchase?
Buy it immediately
Think about if it’s a need or want
Spend all your money first
Ask a stranger
What’s the best way to avoid spending too much money?
Don’t ever buy anything
Spend only when you’re with friends
Make a spending plan or budget
Shop online a lot
Why is saving money better than spending it all?
It’s fun to watch money disappear
You can use it for future goals or emergencies
So your wallet is empty
Because you have to
Imagine you want to buy a new game, but it’s not on your spending plan or budget. What should you do?
Buy it right away because it’s fun
Wait and add it to your budget for next time
Spend all your savings on it
Ask a stranger for advice
