Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Adding and subtracting money (4)

In a practical maths lesson for Year 2 students, the focus is on adding and subtracting with money through a real-world scenario. Han visits a cafe, and the students are tasked with calculating the total cost of items he buys and comparing their prices. For instance, to determine the combined cost of a cupcake and a chocolate, students are encouraged to add the individual prices together. The sum of 42¢ for the cupcake and 8¢ for the chocolate comes to a total of 50¢, illustrating how the items' costs are combined.

Further, the lesson includes comparing the prices of different items to understand the concept of 'more expensive'. By subtracting the cost of a cookie (25¢) from the cost of a cupcake (42¢), students find that the cupcake is 17¢ more expensive than the cookie. This exercise helps them grasp the idea of difference in cost. Additionally, students learn to calculate the total cost of a chocolate and a cookie by adding their prices, which are 8¢ and 25¢ respectively, arriving at a total of 33¢. These exercises in adding and subtracting money values not only teach arithmetic but also practical skills in financial literacy.