Who owns an idea? Copyright and money basics
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Give an invented example of a work that is already free to share, and one that needs no permission. Say how you know.
Answers differ. For example: a picture its maker says anyone may share; a story whose writer died more than 50 years ago.
2
A pretend company has 50 equal shares. Seif’s family holds 5. What part of the company is that?
5 out of 50, which is one tenth, or 10%.
3
One share costs 20 paper pounds on Sunday, 25 on Monday and 18 on Tuesday. You pretend to own 4 shares. What are they worth on each day?
Sunday 80, Monday 100, Tuesday 72 paper pounds.
4
Write three safety tips for people who invest online. Remember that only adults invest.
Answers differ. For example: use trusted official sites; keep codes secret; do not trust promises of fast money.
5
Write your opinion: could a robo-adviser be better than a broker? Give one reason.
Answers differ. A reason may be speed, or that a broker can explain in words.