Use and explain the most efficient strategies when subtracting quantities 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

In the equation £4.40 − £1.05 = £3.35, which part of the calculation is the subtrahend? 

In the equation £4.40 − £1.05 = £3.35, what word might be used to label the £4.40? 

I buy two magazines. One costs £4.82 and the other costs £2.41. What calculation needs to be performed to work out the difference in price? 

I buy two magazines. One costs £3.75 and the other costs £1.89. Work out the difference. Remember to write your answer using correct notation.

What is my change if I pay for a toy costing £12.99 with a £20 note? Remember to write your answer using correct notation.

Calculate: £40.80 − £12.95 = {{  }} Remember to write your answer using correct notation.

Starting with the least, sort these money amounts.

A book costs £2.99. How much change do I get from £5? Remember to write your answer with the correct notation.

the result after subtracting on number from another

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition. 

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

Use and explain the most efficient strategies when subtracting quantities of money

Lesson outcome

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