Money - Subtract money - Starter

In a mathematics lesson aimed at Year 3 students during the Spring Term's fifth week, the focus is on subtracting money. The lesson begins with a 'Fluent in Four - Revision' exercise, where students solve problems involving addition and subtraction with pounds and pence. In one example, they are presented with a scenario where a t-shirt originally priced at £6.40 is reduced to £4.35 in a sale. The task is to calculate the reduction in price, which is £2.05. Additionally, students are encouraged to identify shapes with a vertical line of symmetry, further developing their understanding of geometric properties.

As the lesson continues, the children tackle various arithmetic problems, such as finding one third of given numbers and performing subtraction calculations by crossing out tens to find the answer. For instance, when Esin buys bananas for 87p and pays with a £2 coin, students must work out the change she receives, which is £1.13. These exercises help to reinforce the students' numeracy skills, particularly in dealing with money transactions and understanding the concept of change, as well as enhancing their mental arithmetic and problem-solving abilities.