Australian Dream – Stage 5 Financial Maths
Empower your Stage 5 students with practical financial literacy through this real-world project: The Australian Dream Investigation.
Aligned to the NSW Stage 5 Financial Mathematics outcomes, this task guides students through budgeting, income tax, saving, and goal-setting as they plan for their future:
Explore dream jobs and calculate take-home pay
Use real-world tools to create a realistic budget
Plan savings for major life goals (home, car, wedding)
Understand compound interest and borrowing through mortgages
Students use real websites including ATO, Fair Work, Carsales, Commbank, and RealEstate.com.au, making this an engaging, cross-curricular task that connects mathematics with life skills.



