Alicia’s Expenses

Worksheet Description

This Check Writing worksheet features a completed check register belonging to an individual named Alicia. The register lists check numbers, dates, payees, payment amounts, deposit amounts, and the resulting balances after each transaction. The worksheet provides a series of questions below the register, which are designed to test the student’s ability to interpret and analyze the information in the register. Questions include inquiries about specific payments for rent, utilities, and other services, as well as Alicia’s paycheck details and other expenditures.

The worksheet educates students on how to read and understand a check register, a critical component of personal finance management. It teaches them to track and review financial transactions systematically, identify specific expenses, and comprehend the impact of these transactions on the account balance. The exercise reinforces arithmetic skills through practical application and enhances the student’s ability to budget and manage finances. By working through the questions, students also practice extracting relevant financial information from a tabular format, a valuable skill for personal and professional financial activities.