A collection of short videos and complementary classroom resources, developed by the CCPC in consultation with Oide to support the teaching of VAT, Interest on loans and compound interest in Junior Cycle Mathematics.
These videos and classroom resources are also available in Irish.
Each video is supported by a student activity resource and glossary of terms.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
The video explains key VAT concepts and demonstrates how to calculate net price, gross price, and VAT using clear explanations and worked examples. It also explores the different VAT rates that apply to various products and services and explains how VAT revenue helps fund public services.
VAT video resources
Student worksheet: This resource supports students in developing their understanding of VAT through a range of calculation activities, extension tasks, and discussion questions. These activities support the development of financial literacy and numeracy skills.
Teacher resource: This teacher resource includes worked solutions and suggested sample answers.
Interest on loans
This video explains what a loan is, why we pay interest, factors affecting loan cost, how to calculate loan costs and comparing loan and interest rates.
Interest on loans video resources
Student worksheet: This resource is designed to help students compare loan options and evaluate the cost of borrowing. It provides students with opportunities to develop their understanding of loans, through calculation activities, scenarios, and discussion prompts.
Teacher resource: This teacher resource includes worked solutions and suggested sample answers.
Compound interest
This video helps students understand compound interest and how money grows over time. It explains the difference between simple and compound interest, demonstrates how to calculate compound interest, and highlights the importance of compound interest for long term savings.
Compound interest video resources
Student worksheet: This resource provides students with opportunities to develop their understanding of compound interest through calculation activities, extension questions, and discussion prompts. It is designed to help students understand how money grows over time, apply the compound interest formula, and appreciate the benefits of long-term saving.
Teacher resource: This teacher resource includes worked solutions and suggested sample answers.
