Money - Count money pounds - Worksheet

In this engaging worksheet designed for mastering currency, students in Year 6 will delve into the world of money, specifically focusing on counting pound values. The National Curriculum objective is to recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p), and to combine amounts to make a particular value. This particular lesson introduces the pound symbol and reinforces the concept that both coins and notes represent amounts in pounds. Children will practice counting with £1, £2, £5, £10, and £20 denominations, but not £50s as the activities are tailored to work within the range of 100. Essential vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as money, coins, pounds, pence, value, greater, less, and value.

The worksheet activities are structured to enhance fluency and precision in counting money. Students will initially focus on counting money using pounds only, without mixing with pence, and will gradually progress to larger amounts and complex bar models. They will also explore reasoning and problem-solving exercises to correct misconceptions related to the value of pounds. For instance, they will be asked to identify mistakes in sequences of pound values and to explain their reasoning, such as why a sequence might incorrectly jump from £4 to £8 or why a total sum might be miscalculated. This practical approach to learning money management not only improves mathematical skills but also prepares students for real-world financial literacy.