Money - Subtract money - Worksheet

A worksheet from masterthecurriculum.co.uk provides a practical exercise for children to master the subtraction of money, in line with the National Curriculum objective of adding and subtracting amounts to give change using pounds (£) and pence (p). The worksheet is designed to enhance fluency and precision in dealing with monetary calculations. It includes differentiated sheets and teaching slides to cater to varying levels of ability. Children are encouraged to use different methods for subtracting money, such as physically removing coins, converting pounds to pence, and utilising number lines to find the difference between two amounts. The vocabulary for the lesson includes subtraction, converting, counting, and calculation.

The exercises on the worksheet prompt children to subtract pounds and pence separately to find the remaining amount after a transaction. For instance, Tia has £4 and 25p and gives £2 and 20p to her friend; students must calculate the money left. The worksheet progresses to more complex problems, such as finding out how much more money Rosie has than Malachi, and calculating the reduced cost of a t-shirt in a sale. To deepen understanding, reasoning and problem-solving sections challenge students to explain their answers, compare different methods, and decide which approach they prefer. The worksheet's structure aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of money subtraction within real-life contexts.