Money - Give change - Presentation

In a practical mathematics lesson centred around money, students are tasked with understanding and calculating change in both pounds and pence. The term 'change' in this context refers to the amount of money that is returned to a customer when the payment given exceeds the cost of the item. To build on their subtraction skills, the students engage in a series of activities that involve real-life scenarios, such as purchasing items and figuring out the remaining money after the transaction. For example, if Cara buys strawberries for 34p and pays with a 50p coin, the students must determine how much change Cara should receive.

The lesson incorporates various teaching aids, including fluency and reasoning slides, to guide students through the process of giving change. Activities are designed to encourage the use of number lines and part-whole models to visually represent and solve the problems. In one activity, Jayda has £1 and buys a packet of crisps for 45p, prompting students to calculate the change due using a number line. Another scenario presents Malachi, who buys books for £2 and 25p with a £5 note, where students use the part-whole model to find the correct change. These exercises not only reinforce mathematical concepts but also prepare students for everyday financial transactions. The lesson concludes with independent work where students apply the methods they've learned to various problems, ensuring they understand the concept of giving change and the different models used to calculate it.