Year 1 - Maths
Recognise and explain the value of 1p in pence
Unitising and coin recognition - counting in 2s, 5s and 10s
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will count efficiently in groups of 2 5 10. They will recognise and explain the value of 1p 2p 5p 10p coins and how a single coin can be worth several pennies. 
Lesson Summary
You will learn to find the value of a group of pennies and know how many pennies are needed to buy certain items.
Key Notes
- A one-penny coin has a value which is independent of its size, shape, colour or mass.
- A one-penny coin has a value of one pence or 1 p.
- We can find the value of a group of 1 p coins by counting in ones.
- We can use 1 p coins to make different amounts.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Value: Where referring to money, value refers to how much something is worth.
- One-penny / one-pence coin: The one-pence / penny coin is the smallest unit of money used in the UK.
- Afford: Afford means that you have enough money to pay for something.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may not automatically link what they know about additive relationships to money contexts.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
A one-penny coin has a value which is independent of its size, shape, colour or mass. A one-penny coin has a value of one pence or 1 p.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Value'
Where referring to money, value refers to how much something is worth. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may not automatically link what they know about additive relationships to money contexts. Correction: Explicitly link known facts and stem sentences to money contexts where appropriate.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Count efficiently in groups of five Study Guide
- Count efficiently in groups of ten Study Guide
- Count efficiently in groups of two Study Guide
- Count efficiently in groups of two, five and ten Study Guide
- Recognise and explain the value of 10p in pence. Study Guide
- Recognise and explain the value of 2p coins in pence Study Guide
- Recognise and explain the value of 5p in pence Study Guide
- Skip count in fives forwards and backwards Study Guide
- Skip count in twos forwards and backwards Study Guide
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