Buying a car WORKSHEET 5

Buying a Car Worksheet 5: Critical thinking about car buying and consumer decisions

Challenge students to think deeply about one of life’s biggest purchases with this critical thinking worksheet from the Buying a Car book in the Marshmallow Money series.

This fifth worksheet encourages learners to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and recognise the emotional and social influences that can affect major spending decisions.

Students will explore:

• Common assumptions about new cars, reliability, and ownership
• The difference between appearance, status, and financial value
• How peer pressure and identity can influence car choices
• The importance of use value vs resale value
• Recognising sales tactics, urgency, and persuasion
• Evaluating product claims and missing information
• Making decisions based on affordability, practicality, and long-term value

Includes:

• Student critical thinking and consumer awareness activities
• Teacher solutions and assessment guidance
• Ideal for classroom discussion, financial literacy, life skills, career education, or homeschool use

Designed to be used alongside Buying a Car from the Marshmallow Money book series.

Format: Digital PDF download