Money - Convert pounds and pence - Planning

In the Year 3 Autumn term lesson on converting pounds and pence, students are introduced to the concept of currency conversion using practical resources such as worksheets, presentations, and physical or pretend money. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms like converting, counting, pounds, and pence. The lesson begins with a starter activity where students recap their previous learning, reinforcing the fact that £1 is equivalent to 100 pence. This fundamental knowledge is then applied as they engage in partner discussions and practical activities to group pennies into pounds, enhancing their understanding of place value and number bonds.

The class is encouraged to work together and use individual whiteboards for hands-on learning and immediate teacher assessment. Through a series of activities, students practice converting different amounts of pence into pounds and pence, using the principle that 100 pence make up a pound. After independent work, they discuss reasoning questions to deepen their comprehension. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions such as the value of coins and inaccurate counting. The plenary includes a reflective 'Give me five' exercise, where students consider what they've learned, the skills they've used, and what they found challenging. Differentiated learning objectives are set for students working towards expected levels and those aiming for greater depth, with tasks varying from identifying coins to systematic problem-solving involving addition and conversion of pence to pounds.