Calculate change when purchasing several items

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 parts of the number sentence with the correct definitions. £5 − £3 = £2

Use the subtracting and subtracting again strategy to solve this problem: Andeep had £5. He bought some sweets for 30 p and a comb for 50 p. How much money has he got left? 

Calculate the change I would receive from £5 if I bought one item for £1.70 and one for 55 p. Use the 'adding first' strategy. Remember to write your answer using correct notation.

Calculate the change I would receive from £10 if I bought one item for £5.55, one for £1.25 and one for 50 p. Use the 'adding first' strategy. Remember to write your answer using correct notation.

The class has raised £200 to spend on a party.  They spend £41.82 on pizzas, £14.15 on drinks and £16.95 on decorations.  How much do they have left to spend on the entertainment?  

Andeep has £350 in his bank account. He buys a video game costing £39.99, a controller costing £29.99 and an online subscription costing £19.99. How much is left in his account?

What is the change when paying for this item with a £1 coin? Use the number line to help you.

I buy a drink for 57 p. How much change do I receive from £1?

I buy a sandwich that costs £2.35 and pay with a £10 note. How much change do I get from £10? Remember to write your answer using correct notation.

A book costs £10. I have saved £8.76. How much more do I need to save? Remember to write your answer using correct notation.

In the number sentence £10 − £2.50 = £7.50, which part is the subtrahend? 

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Calculate change when purchasing several items

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.