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Strategic economic planning in Farm Simulator

Challenge reference: 10465

Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Mathematics
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Community inclusion Independent living and housing
Vocational area
Land-based
Skills
Ability to learn Numeracy
Learning aim
The learner will use Farm Simulator to create a strategic economic plan to manage finances and learn about profit gains and expenditures.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Set up a farm in Farm Simulator.
  • 2 .   Use strategic planning to choose which crops to grow.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Create a farm and choose starting equipment
  • Choose at least four different crops to grow and state at least two reasons why these were chosen for each crop
  • Choose at least two crops that may be harvested during different seasons
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
1
Record of oral questioning
2
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