Money - Counting in coins activity - Presentation

The lesson begins by introducing the key vocabulary related to money, such as 'value', 'pence', 'pounds', 'notes', 'money', and 'coins'. Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these terms and their meanings. The focus of the lesson is on counting in coins, a skill that requires students to count in increments of 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s. They are tasked with identifying all the coins used in the UK, which range from the smallest denomination of 1p to the largest commonly used coin of £2. The coins are clearly marked with their values, where 'p' stands for pence and '£' represents pounds. An interactive activity prompts students to close their eyes and pick coins at random, naming each one as they go along until they have identified all types.

Further activities involve counting the total value of groups of coins. Students are shown how to add up the value of identical coins, such as a series of 1p coins that total 7p, and a set of £1 coins that sum to £5. The lesson also highlights the differences and similarities when counting coins of different values, with an example comparing 4p to £4, despite both scenarios showing four coins. The use of a number line is introduced to help with counting in 5s, and students practice this skill with 5p coins. The lesson concludes with an exploration of finding equal coins, teaching students that different combinations of coins can represent the same value, such as one 50p coin being equivalent to five 10p coins. Students are then given a chance to apply this knowledge by finding various ways to make amounts like 5p, 10p, and 20p, including an extra challenge to find multiple methods for each sum.