Money - Count money pence - Presentation

In a practical mathematics lesson designed for young learners, the objective is to master the skill of counting money, specifically focusing on pence. The lesson begins with an engaging discussion, prompting students to recall the various coins in circulation, their values, and the unit of measurement for money. This sets the stage for the core activity where students are encouraged to identify coins and understand their worth, challenging the common misconception that the colour of the coin, such as silver or copper, always reflects its value.

The lesson includes a series of activities where students count the amount of money represented by different combinations of coins, recording their totals in pence. They also use comparison symbols to compare the values of different coin sets, fostering their reasoning skills. Towards the end of the lesson, independent work tasks encourage students to determine the lowest and greatest amounts that can be made with a selection of coins, further reinforcing their understanding of money. The lesson also prompts students to reflect on the counting process, asking them to consider different methods and identify the most efficient approach.