We can extend this to longer-term projects. Students might save for a “major gadget,” a metaphor for a larger purchase like a bike or a computer. They track their “mission earnings,” simulated through completing academic or behavioural goals, and plan a savings strategy. Discussions can center on needs versus wants, impulse “purchases,” and the importance of an emergency “contingency fund.” Another angle explores the value of non-monetary resources like time and skills. Just as an agent might trade information with a contact, young people can learn about the power of skill-sharing and bartering in their community. Packaging these essential financial ideas in the intrigue of a spy operation makes them engaging and compelling. It prepares youth not just to pass a test, but to make smart, informed decisions about resources in their own lives.