Money - Converting Pounds and Pence - Worksheet

In an engaging worksheet designed for children to master currency conversion, students are introduced to the concept of converting money between pounds and pence. The National Curriculum objective is to estimate, compare, and calculate different measures, including money in both pounds and pence. To achieve this goal, the worksheet provides differentiated activities that cater to varying levels of understanding, from 'Working Towards' to 'Greater Depth'. Students begin by familiarising themselves with key vocabulary such as 'convert', 'pounds', 'pence', 'decimals', and 'represent'. They are then presented with practical tasks that involve counting money and converting amounts under £10, as well as more challenging sums of less than £20 and beyond.

The worksheet encourages children to develop fluency and precision through exercises that require them to convert given amounts of pence into pounds, and vice versa, using decimal notation for the first time. Questions such as "How many pence make a pound?" and "How can these amounts be converted into pounds and pence?" guide the children through the process of understanding the relationship between the two units of currency. Additionally, reasoning and problem-solving sections challenge students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. For example, they must determine who has correctly converted an amount of pence into pounds among a group of children, and solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of money in different contexts. This comprehensive approach ensures that children not only learn how to convert currency but also understand the practical application of these skills.