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In order to cope with the financial responsibilities of university, young people need to develop awareness of how they manage their money. This unique, fun personality card game can be used with groups of Year 11-13 students or undergraduates. It helps them understand more about their personality type and how they might balance their ‘MASH’, or Money, Academic, Social, Health.

We believe money management is more engaging and relevant when addressed as part of the wider student lifestyle. Our games helps students learn to achieve a balance by asking questions such as ‘If you go out every night, what does that mean for your budget and your health?’ ‘Will you have time for a part-time job?’ ‘Are you a saver or a spender?’

Why use our games?

• Great for team building 
• Increases self awareness
• Introduces personal finance and budgeting
• Prepares students for the challenges of university life and independent living
• Will not go out of date as student finance policy changes
• MASH Test is tried, tested and trusted – developed with students and trialled by student ambassadors in schools and colleges
• Awarded the Quality Mark from PFEG (Personal Finance Education Group)

Just wanted to let you know that the MASH cards are the best thing since sliced bread! A perfect springboard and icebreaker; very well received by our learners and worth every penny.
Harri Williams, Oldershaw School, Wirral

How could I use it?

• Economic well-being, PSHE, maths
• Higher education preparation sessions in schools/colleges
• Aimhigher workshops
• Induction/freshers’ sessions

What do I get?

• The MASH Test comes in an easy-to-store pack with enough MASH Test cards for 10-13 students. You can download the instructions and worksheets here.