Following Instructions

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed as a hands-on activity for practicing check writing and register recording. It features two blank check templates with fields for the date, payee, amount in dollars, and a memo line, each accompanied by a pre-printed check number and fictitious banking information. At the bottom of the page, there is a check register where students are expected to record the details of each check they write, along with a starting balance. The directions at the top of the page instruct students to write each check according to provided instructions and then record the transactions in the register.

The worksheet aims to teach students the dual skills of writing checks and maintaining a check register, both of which are key to managing personal finances. By filling in the checks as instructed and recording the transactions, students learn to pay attention to the details that ensure checks are properly processed and accounted for. The exercise also reinforces arithmetic skills as they adjust the running balance with each transaction. Through this practice, students gain a practical understanding of financial record-keeping, preparing them for real-world financial responsibilities.