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Explore combinations of coins that total the same amount

Money: recognise coins and use £ and p symbols

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will recognise and use symbols for pounds and pence combining amounts to make particular values. They will solve simple problems including giving change.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to recognise and find different combinations of coins that total the same amount.

Key Notes

  • When adding coins, the multiples of tens, then the ones, can be added to find the total amount.
  • Counting on from the tens can also help to find the total.
  • Knowledge of skip counting in twos can be used to count 20 p coins.
  • The tens and ones in the total amount can be partitioned to help when using coins to make a given value .
  • When the tens and ones digits in the total are the same, we can use the same number fact to find the coins to use.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Combine: To combine is to put parts together to make a whole.
  • Amount: An amount of something is a quantity of something.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • When children are counting in steps of a given size, e.g. 2 p coins in twos, they may continue to count in twos when the coin changes.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

When adding coins, the multiples of tens, then the ones, can be added to find the total amount. Counting on from the tens can also help to find the total.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Combine'

To combine is to put parts together to make a whole. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: When children are counting in steps of a given size, e.g. 2 p coins in twos, they may continue to count in twos when the coin changes. Correction: Encourage children to notice the value of the coins they are counting and to check their work using known addition facts.

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