Not wasting time or effort. An efficient strategy is one we can carry out easily.

The symbol used, written before the pounds digit, to show the unit we are working in is pounds.

This is one of the ways we record one pound.

Recognise the value of 20 p, 50 p and £1 coins

Maths

In this unit pupils will recognise and use symbols for pounds and pence combining amounts to make particular values. They will solve simple problems including giving change. In the future 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 prior unit pupils consolidated their recognition and knowledge of the value of different denominations of coins. They solved simple problems practically involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit. In this unit pupils will recognise and use symbols for pounds and pence combining amounts to make particular values. They will solve simple problems including giving change.

Money: recognise coins and use £ and p symbols

Which of these shows the coins that could be used to pay for a lolly costing 40 p?

Which set of coins shows the most efficient way to pay for this sticker?

What is the total value of this set of coins? {{ }} p

Which of the following can be written to correctly represent the one pound coin?

Which expression shows the most efficient way to make 60 p?

Sofia has three silver coins. Their total value is 90 p. Which equation shows the coins that she has?

Which set of coins has the smallest value?

Which multiplication equation would you write to find the total value of the coins represented?

I have eight 10 p coins. How much money do I have? {{ }} p

Find the value of this set of coins. {{ }} p

Which bag of coins has the smallest value?

I have a bag of 5 p coins. There are fewer than 7 coins but more than 4 coins. What could the value of the coins in the bag be? {{ }} p

Starter Quiz