Money - Converting Pounds and Pence - Planning

In a Year 4 mathematics lesson focused on money, students learn how to convert between pounds and pence. The lesson is structured with a starter activity to recap previous knowledge, followed by interactive class teaching and independent learning tasks. Key resources for the lesson include worksheets, a presentation, and physical or plastic money, along with individual whiteboards for practice. Students are reminded that £1 is equivalent to 100 pence and are encouraged to use their understanding of place value and number bonds to facilitate conversion. The lesson's key vocabulary includes terms such as 'converting', 'counting', 'pounds', and 'pence', with additional support available through vocabulary cards and definitions.

The practical component of the lesson involves students working in pairs to discuss and solve problems related to converting currency. They engage in activities where they must group coins to represent pounds and calculate the total amount in pounds and pence. Throughout these exercises, mini whiteboards are used for ongoing assessment. After the hands-on practice, the class moves on to reasoning questions, prompting further discussion and application of their conversion skills. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions, such as the misunderstanding of coin values and inaccurate counting. Students reflect on their learning and the skills they've used with a "Give me five" exercise, ensuring they understand how to convert pence into pounds and vice versa. Differentiated worksheets provide tailored challenges for students working towards expected levels or those aiming for greater depth in their understanding of money conversion.