This Year 2 money check fits on one page, with the answer key on page 2. Pupils write the value of four coins, which the key gives as 5p, 20p, 50p and £1, then total three groups of coins labelled a, b and c. Next they draw or write two different ways to make 60p. The last question asks for the change when a 28p pencil is paid for with 50p. It follows England National Curriculum measurement.
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“recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value”
Question 1 asks for the value of four coins, and question 2 asks for the total of three groups.
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“find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money”
Question 3 asks for two different ways to make 60p.
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“solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change”
Question 4 asks for the change from 50p after buying a 28p pencil.
Four coins with a box under each for its value.
Three groups to total: a) 20p, 10p and 2p, b) 50p, 5p and 5p, c) three 10p coins and a 1p.
Two boxes labelled Way 1 and Way 2 for two different combinations of coins.
A pencil costs 28p and pupils pay with 50p. They work out the change.
Values of the four coins, the totals 32p, 60p and 31p, sample ways to make 60p, and the change of 22p.
End of the money unit
Hand it out when the unit is done. Mark question 2 first, because it shows quickly who adds in pence with confidence.
Spot the method
Look at question 4 to see who counts on from 28p to 50p and who subtracts. Both are fine, but you will see who is stuck.
Short retest
Keep the sheet for later. Pupils who slipped on one question can redo just that question the next week.
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