A tenth is the name we give to one part of ten equal parts.

A hundredth is the name we give to one part of one hundred equal parts.

A placeholder is where we use the digit zero to hold a place in a number and maintain place value.

Explain and represent whole pounds and pence as a quantity of money

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

Write the value of the coins shown as pounds and pence. Remember to use notation £ and a decimal point.

Match the number of the coins with the correct notation.

Which of the following money amounts uses a placeholder? Choose two. 

Which of the following are the correct notations for two pounds?

How many 1 p coins are equivalent to £1.00?

How many 10 p coins are equivalent to £1.00? 

Complete the sentence: 1 p is one __________ of £1.00

Starter Quiz