What money have I got?
I know the value of different coins and notes.
What money have I got?
I know the value of different coins and notes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are 1 p coins, 2 p coins, 5 p coins, 10 p coins, 50 p coins, £1 coins and £2 coins and £5, £10 and £20 notes.
- A combination of different coins and notes can be used to make the same total value.
Keywords
Coin - A coin is a small flat piece of metal used as money.
Note - A note or banknote is a piece of paper money.
Value - The value of something is how much it is worth in money or other things for which it can be exchanged.
Common misconception
Some children may think that larger coins have a larger value.
Look at examples where this is not the case e.g. a 5p coin is smaller than a 2p coin but has a higher value.
To help you plan your year 2 financial education lesson on: What money have I got?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 financial education lesson on: What money have I got?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
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