A middle school resource room provides students with copies of checkbook registers with a balance of $50, fake checks, and $30 in play money. The teacher then gives the students several grocery store sale fliers and asks them to make lists of items they need and want. Students pay for the items with their money as they choose and then discuss their purchases. This activity would benefit the students primarily in which of the following ways?

A middle school resource room provides students with copies of checkbook registers with a balance of $50, fake checks, and $30 in play money. The teacher then gives the students several grocery store sale fliers and asks them to make lists of items they need and want. Students pay for the items with their money as they choose and then discuss their purchases. This activity would benefit the students primarily in which of the following ways?

• A. Students will gain a greater knowledge regarding how to choose quality products
• B. Students will be motivated to seek jobs in which the potential for earning higher salaries is greater
• C. Students will increase their fluency in basic mathematical skills such as addition and subtraction
• D. Students will begin to learn basic money management skills necessary for becoming independent adults

Answer: (D)