Development of the “Khaira’s FinLit Go” Game for Financial Literacy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47747/snfmi.v3i1.3078Abstract
Financial literacy defines an individual's capacity to effectively utilize knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions aimed at attaining financial well-being. This study aims to develop an Excel-based educational game called Khaira's FinLit Go to enhance students' comprehension and awareness of financial management. The game's development employs an iterative approach, progressing through stages that include studying literature, needs assessment, prototyping, and further evaluation and improvement of features. This game entails the duties of lecturers or educators and the allocation of responsibilities within groups to foster an engaging and pleasurable learning environment. The end results indicate that the utilization of this game enhances participants' comprehension of individual and collective financial management.
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