Money - Assessment

The Year 4 Money Assessment from Master the Curriculum is a comprehensive test that evaluates students' understanding of British currency, including notes and coins, and their ability to perform calculations involving money. In one of the tasks, students must identify the combination of notes and coins that total £8.74, demonstrating their ability to recognise and add different denominations. Another question challenges them to draw arrows to equalise amounts in boxes, ensuring each has the same total value. Additionally, they are asked to circle items that can be purchased with a given amount, reinforcing the practical application of their money skills.

The assessment further includes comparing different amounts of money using symbols such as less than, greater than, or equal to, which sharpens their numerical comparison skills. Estimation is also a key skill assessed, as students are prompted to estimate the total cost of items listed on a receipt. Confidence with money is addressed through a self-assessment question where students can reflect on their own comfort level with the subject. The assessment concludes with problem-solving questions, where students must calculate the total savings over a week and determine the difference between amounts of money held by different individuals. The assessment provides a structured approach to gauging students' proficiency with money, encompassing a variety of skills from basic recognition to complex problem-solving.