Money - Select money - Presentation

In a series of engaging activities focused on identifying and selecting money, students are tasked with understanding various denominations of coins and notes. Kicking off with a discussion about the different types of currency available, the lesson then moves on to a set of exercises where pupils are prompted to circle the correct amount of money, such as 15p, 6p, 25p, and 30p. As the complexity increases, they encounter higher amounts like 56p, 19p, 17p, and 28p. These exercises aim to develop fluency in recognising and handling money, a vital everyday skill.

Further activities challenge students to identify which groupings of coins do not equate to a specified amount, such as 50p, encouraging critical thinking and attention to detail. In a more creative task, children are asked to draw coins inside a piggy bank to represent given amounts, including £10 and 21p, and other amounts with different possibilities. The lesson also includes reasoning exercises where students must agree or disagree with statements about the possible combinations of coins to make up specific amounts, such as 53p or 90p, and justify their reasoning. These activities are designed to deepen their understanding of money and enhance their problem-solving skills.