Money - Add money - Planning

In the Year 3 Autumn term lesson on Measurement: Money, students are introduced to the concept of adding money. This foundational skill is taught using a variety of resources, including worksheets, presentations, and part-whole model templates. The lesson begins with a starter activity to recap on previous learning, where children practice adding two amounts of money. They are guided to add pounds and pence separately and then exchange pence for pounds to find the total sum. The key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as addition, represent, pounds, pence, exchange, and calculation, which are essential for understanding the processes involved in working with money.

The lesson includes practical activities where children use part-whole model templates to visually separate and then combine pounds and pence. Partner work and group work encourage collaboration and the application of converting skills. After the practical exercises, children work independently on differentiated worksheets to develop fluency and reasoning in adding money. Key questions prompt them to think about grouping coins, using estimation, and understanding the equivalence of adding 99p to adding £1 and subtracting 1p. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions and solidify understanding of the part-whole model, especially in reasoning word problems. The plenary session, 'Give me five', allows children to reflect on their learning, the skills they have used, and what they found challenging, ensuring they remember the key points of the lesson. Differentiated activities cater to varying levels of understanding, from working towards expected standards to achieving greater depth in the subject.