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  Banking Skills



In this module you will learn about:		  
  The choices to make when selecting a place to bank.
An explanation of the process of opening an account.
The services provided by financial institutions.
The “how to” of writing cheques, tracking. transactions, using a debit card and an ATM machine.
Identity theft and how to protect your money, and
The concerns about alternative banking companies and their cost		  

Follow the links below for the following information:

 Banking Skills Educational Module
PDF file—4 pages.  Includes an assessment tool, background information for educators and links to other resources.

 Banking Know How (colour) or (black and white)
PDF file—4 pages.  This fact sheet is for Stage 3 readers.  It comes in colour or black and white copy.

 Banking Skills Hand Posters/Overhead Masters
PDF—15 pages.  There are 14 Hand Posters/Overhead Masters in this file for Stage 2-3 readers.  Links are given on the first page to each Master.



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