Adulting Summative Assessment Guide My NYC Adulting Story
Living in the Big Apple: Summative Unit Assessment
Written Report
Verbal Presentation
Poster/Slides
The NYC Challenge
You have finished the game! Now it is time to tell the story of your life in New York City. You can choose to write your answers or tell them to the class. Use your **NYC Money Manager Ledger** to help you.
1. NYC Career & Apartment
Tell us about where you worked and lived in the city.
What job did you pick and why?
Which borough or apartment did you live in? Was it hard to pay rent?
2. The City Surprise!
NYC is full of surprises.
What was the craziest "Surprise Card" you drew?
How did it change your money balance?
3. Reflection
What did you learn about "Adulting" in the city?
What was the hardest part about managing NYC money?
What tip would you give a friend moving to NYC?
How you will be graded
Skill Great Job! (3 pts) Doing Well (2 pts) Needs Practice (1 pt) Career & Housing Clearly explains both NYC choices. Explains one NYC choice. Does not explain choices. Money Tracking Ledger is full and math is correct. Ledger is mostly full. Ledger is empty or hard to read. Reflection Shares a clear NYC lesson learned. Shares a simple lesson. Does not share a lesson. Presentation Speaks or writes clearly with detail. Speaks or writes some detail. Uses very few words.
Total Score:
/ 12 Points
Adulting Career and Housing Cards Drop-Off NYC Career Selection Cards
Auto Mechanic
Education: Trade School
Salary (Per Payday)
$3,200
Graphic Designer
Education: College Degree
Salary (Per Payday)
$3,800
Delivery Driver
Education: High School
Salary (Per Payday)
$2,800
Nurse Aide
Education: Short Course
Salary (Per Payday)
$3,000
More NYC Career Cards
Construction
Education: Trade School
Salary (Per Payday)
$3,500
Head Chef
Education: Culinary Art
Salary (Per Payday)
$3,400
Store Manager
Education: High School
Salary (Per Payday)
$3,100
IT Specialist
Education: Certificate
Salary (Per Payday)
$4,500
NYC Housing Options
Studio Apartment
Small space in a busy borough.
Rent (Per Month)
$2,500
Shared Apartment
Live with 3 roommates.
Rent (Per Month)
$1,200
Luxury High-Rise
Doorman, gym, and city views.
Rent (Per Month)
$4,500
Walk-up Unit
Top floor, no elevator. Good workout!
Rent (Per Month)
$1,800
NYC Housing Options
Basement Studio
Lower level in Brooklyn.
Rent (Per Month)
$1,500
Multi-Family House
Shared house in Queens.
Rent (Per Month)
$3,500
City Loft
Cool space in Soho.
Rent (Per Month)
$4,000
Stay with Family
Help out with groceries and utilities.
Cost (Per Month)
$500
Adulting 101 Game Money NYC Adulting Printable Money
Cut these out to use during the game! Includes large bills for NYC living.
$20 Adulting 101
Twenty
$20 Adulting 101
Twenty
$100 Adulting 101
One Hundred
$100 Adulting 101
One Hundred
$500 Adulting 101
Five Hundred
$500 Adulting 101
Five Hundred
$1,000 Adulting 101
One Thousand
$1,000 Adulting 101
One Thousand
Adulting 101 Intro Handout Adulting 101
Lesson 1 Handout: Welcome to the NYC Game
Name: ____________________
What is Adulting?
Being an adult means making choices every day. In this game, your choices will change how much money you have and how you live in New York City!
Picking a job
NYC Housing
Paying bills
The Starting Line
Today, you pick your Career Path. Think about how much you will make to live in the city!
College Path
4 years of school. You start with more debt, but a higher NYC salary later.
Trade Path
Learn a skill (like mechanic or nurse aide). Good pay and you start work soon.
Work Path
Start a job right away! You start earning money on your very first turn.
Key Term: Salary
A Salary is the money you get paid for doing your job. In this game, you get paid every time you land on or pass a PAYDAY square!
"Spend less than you make in the city!"
Adulting Housing Handout Adulting 101
Lesson 2 Handout: Settling In (NYC Edition)
Name: ____________________
Finding a Place in NYC
In New York City, finding a home is a big challenge. Most people rent an apartment.
NYC Renting
Usually expensive ($$$)
No yard, but near the subway
Use an elevator or stairs
Buying a House
Buying a house in NYC costs a lot of money! We will start by renting in this game.
Getting Around the City
The Subway / Bus
Most common way to travel. Fast and cheap ($).
Driving a Car
Very expensive ($$$). You pay for gas, insurance, and parking spots!
The NYC Budget Check
Can you afford it? Look at your Salary. Subtract your Rent and your Ride.
Salary > Expenses
"In NYC, rent might be your biggest bill!"
Adulting Money Math Handout Adulting 101
Lesson 3 Handout: Money Mastery (NYC Edition)
Name: ____________________
You've Got Mail: NYC Bills!
Bills are money you must pay every month. NYC living can be expensive!
Con-Ed (Electric)
Water/Trash
Internet Bill
Phone Bill
Payday!
This is when you get your NYC Salary. Time to add money to your total!
New Total = Old Total + Salary
Practice Your NYC Math
Get Paid (Addition +)
You have $2,500. You get paid $3,500.
$ 2,500 + $ 3,500 $ _ , _ _ _
Pay Rent (Subtraction -)
You have $6,000. Rent is $2,500.
$ 6,000 - $ 2,500 $ _ , _ _ _
"Always check your math twice before writing on your ledger!"
Adulting Money Manager Ledger NYC Money Manager
Tracking my way in the Big Apple!
Name:
My NYC Profile
NYC Career:
Salary:
$
Apartment:
Monthly Rent:
$
Starting Balance
$3,000
Every player starts with $3,000 to cover NYC rent and bills!
Monthly Transaction Ledger
Action / Event Money IN (+) Money OUT (-) New Total Starting Game $3,000 --- $3,000
Final Balance at End of Game:
$
Adulting Surprise and Ride Cards NYC Life Event Cards
Draw one when you land on "Surprise!"
Pothole Damage
A city pothole damaged your ride!
PAY $250
Birthday Bonus
Grandma sent you a card with money!
GET $100
Doctor Visit
You need medicine and a checkup.
PAY $80
Tax Refund
The government sent you a check!
GET $500
Screen Crack
Oops! You dropped your phone.
PAY $200
Street Fair Sale
You sold your old clothes at a fair.
GET $150
More Surprise Cards
Double Parked
The traffic officer gave you a ticket!
PAY $115
Vet Visit
Your pet needs shots and a check-up.
PAY $300
Wedding Gift
Your cousin is getting married!
PAY $250
Lottery Win
You bought a winning scratch card!
GET $200
Overtime Pay
You worked extra hours this week.
GET $300
Found Money
You found money in your winter coat!
GET $50
NYC Ride Cards
Used Car
Car payment + insurance + gas.
Monthly Cost: $450
MetroCard Pass
Unlimited subway and bus rides.
Monthly Cost: $132
Electric Bike
Great for food delivery or commuting.
Charge/Care: $50
Car + Parking
Includes a private parking spot.
Monthly Cost: $950
Adulting Surprise Handout Adulting 101
Lesson 4 Handout: Expect the Unexpected (NYC Edition)
Name: ____________________
City Surprises!
An Emergency is a surprise that costs money. In NYC, things can happen fast!
Traffic Tickets
Parking or speeding in the city.
Health Issues
A sudden cold or doctor visit.
Your NYC Savings
A Savings Account is money you keep for emergencies.
Step 1
Pay your NYC rent and bills first.
Step 2
Save $50 - $100 every Payday.
Good Surprises
Not all surprises are bad! Sometimes you find money in a coat pocket or get a bonus. These go in your Money Manager as a PLUS (+).
Thinking Ahead
If you have a $200 emergency but only $100 in savings, what could you do to pay for it?