Money - Count money pence - Planning

In the first week of the Autumn term for Year 3, the focus is on the measurement of money, specifically counting money in pence. The National Curriculum objectives for this lesson aim to build students' ability to add and subtract amounts of money, providing change using both pounds and pence in practical contexts. The key vocabulary introduced includes terms such as money, coins, pounds, pence, related fact, value, and more, which are essential for understanding and comparing monetary values. The lesson begins with exercises that encourage children to practice counting in multiples of 2, 5, and 10 pence, using various vocal techniques to reinforce their learning. Students are then introduced to the symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p), learning to recognise and count different coins, starting with 1p, 2p, 5p, and 10p, and acknowledging the 50p coin without counting in 50p increments.

The lesson continues with a series of activities that help pupils to identify coins, understand their value, and practise counting them accurately. Students are reminded that 'p' stands for pence, and they are encouraged to count coins of different values using the skills they have learned. They are prompted to start with the highest value coins to make counting more efficient. The lesson also includes reasoning and problem-solving tasks where students explore the different totals that can be achieved with a combination of coins, and they are asked to apply their knowledge to determine which coins could make up certain amounts. To ensure understanding and correct use of language, adults are encouraged to model phrases such as 'this coin has a value of ___'. The lesson is structured to support children at different levels of understanding, from working towards the expected level to reaching greater depth, with activities tailored to each stage of proficiency. The 'Give me five' reflection activity encourages students to consider what they have learned, the skills they have used, and any challenges they faced, as well as to make a commitment to remember key points from the lesson.