Where referring to money, value refers to how much something is worth. The total value can be found by adding the value of each coin in a set.

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

Find and make amounts within 20 p

Maths

Calculate the total value of a set of 2 p coins

Find how many 2 p coins are needed to make a given value

Calculate the total value of the coins in a set of 10p coins

Find how many ten pence coins are needed to make a given amount

Calculate the total value of the coins in a set of 5 p coins

Find how many five pence coins are needed to make a given amount

Compare sets of 2 p, 5 p, and 10 p coins

Find and make amounts within 10p

Calculate amounts up to 20 p

In this unit pupils will use knowledge of the value of coins and calculate the total value of the coins in a set of 2p 5p 10p coins. In the future unit pupils will consolidate their recognition and knowledge about the value of different denominations of coins. They will solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit.

In prior learning, pupils will have had opportunities to use manipulatives to organise counting including using everyday manipulatives, tens frames and through measures. In this unit pupils will use knowledge of the value of coins to calculate the total value of the coins in a set of 2p 5p and 10p coins.

In this unit pupils will use knowledge of the value of coins and apply their number facts and counting skills to calculate the total value of the coins in a set of 2p 5p 10p coins.¬†

Unitising and coin recognition - value of a set of coins

Which coins show the most efficient way to make 12 p?

Which coins show the most efficient way to make 12 p without using a 10 p coin?

Which totals can be made using these coins?
(You only have one of each.)

Which item can Alex buy using only two coins?

True or false. The most efficient way to make 15 p is by using three 5 p coins.

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Which set of coins could you use to pay for the teddy?

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Aisha wants to pay for a toy costing 9 p in the most efficient way. Which set of coins should she choose?

Alex has some coins which have a total value of 7 p. One of his coins is a 5 p coin. Which other coin does he need?

Starter Quiz

What is the total value of these coins? p