A representation is a way of showing a mathematical idea. Concrete objects, pictures and symbols can all be used to represent mathematics.

Solve a range of problems, including finding change

Maths

In this unit pupils will explain represent and compare whole pounds and pence.  They will convert quantities of money between pounds and pence using the most efficient and reliable strategy to find the change. In the future unit pupils will carry out conversions that correspond to 100 parts and solve measures problems involving different units.

In the prior unit pupils calculated with decimal numbers using column addition and subtraction. In this unit pupils will explain represent and compare whole pounds and pence . They will convert quantities of money between pounds and pence using the most efficient and reliable strategy to find the change.

Money: apply efficient strategies when calculating with money

Match the money amounts with their correct conversions.

Match the parts of the bar model with the correct terminology.

Read the word problem. Which is the correct calculation? Andeep goes to the shop and buys two items. He pays with £10 and receives £3.71 change. How much did he spend?

Read the word problem. Which is the correct calculation? Izzy and Aisha are collecting money for charity. They have collected £155 altogether. Aisha collected £70. How much has Izzy collected?

Izzy and Aisha are collecting money for charity. They have collected £185 altogether. Aisha collected £95. How much has Izzy collected? Remember to include correct notation in your answer.

Andeep goes to the shop and buys two items. He pays with £10 and receives £3.71 change. One item cost £4.37. What does the other item cost? Remember to use correct notation in your answer.

Which of the following are a representation of 50 p?

Match the values in the equation with the correct definitions. £10 − £2.75 = £7.25

Use the subtracting and subtracting again strategy to solve this problem: I had £10. I bought one item for £3, one for £2 and one for 50 p How much money have I got left? 

Calculate: £4.37 + £6.85 = {{  }} Remember to write your answer using the correct notation.

Calculate: £11.23 + £7.58 = {{  }} Remember to write your answer using the correct notation.

Calculate the change I would receive from £10 if I bought one item for £4.55, one for £1.45 and one for £1.50 p. Remember to write your answer using the correct notation.

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