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Launch: Present students with a fictional scenario: They owe $10,000 in student loans with varying interest rates and monthly payment options. They must create a repayment plan, considering how to minimize interest and pay off the debt efficiently.


Socratic Questions:
=== '''15-Minute Debt Payoff Challenge''' ===
    What factors did you consider when choosing your repayment strategy?
 
    How does interest affect the total amount you pay over time?
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=paying+off+loans+video&t=newext&atb=v369-1&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DC1H8NG9fLAc
    What are the benefits and challenges of paying off debts quickly versus slowly?
 
[[ Challenge: “The Debt Payoff Challenge” ]]
==== '''Materials Needed:''' ====
 
# '''Debt Profile Sheet''':
#* '''Loan A''': $4,000 at '''6%''' interest
#* '''Loan B''': $3,000 at '''8%''' interest
#* '''Loan C''': $3,000 at '''5%''' interest
# '''Monthly Income''':
#* '''$1,500''' monthly income, with '''$1,200''' in fixed expenses, leaving '''$300''' for loan repayment.
# '''Repayment Options''':
#* Loan A: '''$50''' minimum
#* Loan B: '''$75''' minimum
#* Loan C: '''$45''' minimum
#* Extra payments can be allocated to any loan.
# '''Loan Repayment Worksheet''':  To track interest and payments.
# '''Calculators''' (optional, for speed):  To calculate how extra payments impact interest and the repayment timeline.
 
----
 
=== '''Steps:''' ===
 
==== '''1. Introduction (3 minutes)''': ====
 
* Briefly introduce the scenario: "You owe '''$10,000''' in student loans across three loans with different interest rates. You need to create a plan to minimize interest and pay off the debt as efficiently as possible with '''$300''' for extra payments after covering fixed expenses."
 
==== '''2. Strategy Phase (7 minutes)''': ====
 
* In groups, students will:
** Decide how to allocate the '''$300''' extra payment.
** Discuss which loan to prioritize based on the interest rates and total cost.
** Consider the '''Debt Snowball''' vs. '''Debt Avalanche''' method in their discussion.
* Encourage groups to decide:
** Should they pay the minimum on all loans or make extra payments on one loan?
 
==== '''3. Group Presentations (4 minutes)''': ====
 
* Each group briefly presents their repayment strategy:
** Which loan they prioritized for extra payments.
** How they distributed the $300 extra payment.
** Their reasoning (Debt Snowball or Avalanche).
 
==== '''4. Quick Reflection and Discussion (1 minute)''': ====
 
* Ask the Socratic questions to quickly reflect on strategies:
 
----
 
=== '''Socratic Questions for Reflection (A/B Choices):''' ===
 
# '''Why might someone choose to pay off a smaller loan first, even if it costs more in interest?'''
#* A) Because it feels rewarding to eliminate a loan quickly and build momentum.
#* B) Because it may not be the most financially efficient choice, and they prefer tackling higher-interest loans first.
# '''How does focusing on the loan with the highest interest rate impact long-term financial health?'''
#* A) It saves more money over time because less interest accumulates.
#* B) It may take longer to pay off smaller loans, but it avoids the emotional satisfaction of clearing small balances.
# '''What factors (income changes, emergency expenses) might affect a repayment plan?'''
#* A) A sudden change in income or an emergency expense might force you to slow down repayments or reallocate funds.
#* B) A windfall, like a bonus or gift, could allow for faster repayment, but it's hard to predict.
 
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=== '''Why It Works in 15 Minutes:''' ===
 
* '''Focused Learning''': Students quickly analyze and prioritize loan repayment strategies, learning to balance emotions and financial efficiency.
* '''Real-World Application''': The activity simulates real-life financial decision-making, encouraging practical insights into managing debt.
* '''Engagement''': The brief but intensive exercise keeps students engaged and encourages rapid critical thinking.

Latest revision as of 17:09, 9 January 2025

15-Minute Debt Payoff Challenge

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=paying+off+loans+video&t=newext&atb=v369-1&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DC1H8NG9fLAc

Materials Needed:

  1. Debt Profile Sheet:
    • Loan A: $4,000 at 6% interest
    • Loan B: $3,000 at 8% interest
    • Loan C: $3,000 at 5% interest
  2. Monthly Income:
    • $1,500 monthly income, with $1,200 in fixed expenses, leaving $300 for loan repayment.
  3. Repayment Options:
    • Loan A: $50 minimum
    • Loan B: $75 minimum
    • Loan C: $45 minimum
    • Extra payments can be allocated to any loan.
  4. Loan Repayment Worksheet: To track interest and payments.
  5. Calculators (optional, for speed): To calculate how extra payments impact interest and the repayment timeline.

Steps:

1. Introduction (3 minutes):

  • Briefly introduce the scenario: "You owe $10,000 in student loans across three loans with different interest rates. You need to create a plan to minimize interest and pay off the debt as efficiently as possible with $300 for extra payments after covering fixed expenses."

2. Strategy Phase (7 minutes):

  • In groups, students will:
    • Decide how to allocate the $300 extra payment.
    • Discuss which loan to prioritize based on the interest rates and total cost.
    • Consider the Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche method in their discussion.
  • Encourage groups to decide:
    • Should they pay the minimum on all loans or make extra payments on one loan?

3. Group Presentations (4 minutes):

  • Each group briefly presents their repayment strategy:
    • Which loan they prioritized for extra payments.
    • How they distributed the $300 extra payment.
    • Their reasoning (Debt Snowball or Avalanche).

4. Quick Reflection and Discussion (1 minute):

  • Ask the Socratic questions to quickly reflect on strategies:

Socratic Questions for Reflection (A/B Choices):

  1. Why might someone choose to pay off a smaller loan first, even if it costs more in interest?
    • A) Because it feels rewarding to eliminate a loan quickly and build momentum.
    • B) Because it may not be the most financially efficient choice, and they prefer tackling higher-interest loans first.
  2. How does focusing on the loan with the highest interest rate impact long-term financial health?
    • A) It saves more money over time because less interest accumulates.
    • B) It may take longer to pay off smaller loans, but it avoids the emotional satisfaction of clearing small balances.
  3. What factors (income changes, emergency expenses) might affect a repayment plan?
    • A) A sudden change in income or an emergency expense might force you to slow down repayments or reallocate funds.
    • B) A windfall, like a bonus or gift, could allow for faster repayment, but it's hard to predict.

Why It Works in 15 Minutes:

  • Focused Learning: Students quickly analyze and prioritize loan repayment strategies, learning to balance emotions and financial efficiency.
  • Real-World Application: The activity simulates real-life financial decision-making, encouraging practical insights into managing debt.
  • Engagement: The brief but intensive exercise keeps students engaged and encourages rapid critical thinking.
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