Money - Count money pence - Presentation

In a series of engaging activities designed to enhance financial numeracy, students are tasked with counting money in pence. The lesson revisits essential counting skills with an emphasis on counting in multiples of 2s, 5s, and 10s. A key focus is on understanding the symbol used to represent pence and applying this knowledge in practical exercises. Students are prompted to consider the properties of coins, such as their colour and material, and whether these attributes correlate with their value, specifically questioning the common misconception that silver coins are always of higher value than copper ones.

The lesson includes a variety of activities where students count the amount of money presented in pence, using visual aids and worksheets. They are also introduced to comparison symbols such as 'greater than', 'less than', and 'equal to', to compare different coin totals. Through these exercises, students explore different methods of counting coins, discussing the most efficient strategies. Additionally, they engage in reasoning tasks that challenge them to determine the lowest and highest possible totals that can be made with a selection of coins, further developing their analytical and problem-solving skills. The lesson concludes with independent work where students apply their learning to count coins and record totals, as well as draw coins to correct statements, reinforcing their understanding of the value of money.