Year 4 - Maths
Explain and represent whole pounds and pence as a quantity of money
Money: apply efficient strategies when calculating with money
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explain represent and compare whole pounds and pence. They will convert quantities of money between pounds and pence and use the most efficient and reliable strategy to find the change.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain and represent whole pounds and pence as a quantity of money.
Key Notes
- There are two decimal places after the pounds when you record money.
- The first decimal place records how many 10ps up to 90p
- The second decimal place records how many 1ps up to 9p
- £3.04 is read as three pounds and 4 pence but £3.40 is read as three pounds and 40 pence.
Vocabulary To Learn
- tenth: A tenth is the name we give to one part of ten equal parts.
- hundredth: A hundredth is the name we give to one part of one hundred equal parts.
- pounds: A unit of money used in the UK.
- pence: A unit of money used in the UK.
- placeholder: A placeholder is where we use the digit zero to hold a place in a number and maintain place value.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils incorrectly record money, for example omitting the decimal point and using the pound notation
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
There are two decimal places after the pounds when you record money. The first decimal place records how many 10ps up to 90p.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'tenth'
A tenth is the name we give to one part of ten equal parts. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils incorrectly record money, for example omitting the decimal point and using the pound notation. Correction: Draw attention to both correct and incorrect notation and ensure they have opportunities to see, say and record in different ways.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Calculate change when purchasing several items Study Guide
- Convert quantities of money between pounds and pence Study Guide
- Explain and represent whole pounds as a quantity of money Study Guide
- Explain how to compare amounts of money without converting Study Guide
- Solve a range of problems, including finding change Study Guide
- Use and explain the most efficient strategies when adding quantities of money Study Guide
- Use and explain the most efficient strategies when subtracting quantities of money Study Guide
- Use knowledge of addition to add commonly used prices efficiently Study Guide
- Use knowledge of subtraction to calculate change when paying with whole pounds or notes Study Guide
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