Max Maths, Year 1, Try it, Exchanging money

In the Max Maths Year 1 workbook, young learners are introduced to the concept of exchanging money through practical and engaging activities. The "Let's Try It" section on page 197 starts with a simple task where children are asked to determine the cost of various items. They are presented with visual representations of coins in cents (¢), and their challenge is to add up the values to find the total cost for each item. This exercise helps students become familiar with the different denominations of coins and encourages basic addition skills.

Moving on to page 198, the workbook offers an activity where children need to identify and tick the correct combination of coins required to purchase different food items. For example, they might see a price tag of 65¢ and have to select the coins that add up to that amount from options including 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, and 50¢ coins. Another task involves calculating the total amount Samir needs to pay for a fruit salad, further practicing their counting and addition of coins. Finally, on page 199, the students are tasked with drawing the coins necessary to buy various food items with prices such as 25¢, 55¢, and 90¢. This activity not only reinforces their understanding of money but also allows them to express their learning creatively through drawing.