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Use and explain the most efficient strategies when adding quantities of money
I can use and explain the most efficient strategies when adding quantities of money
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- Year 4
Use and explain the most efficient strategies when adding quantities of money
I can use and explain the most efficient strategies when adding quantities of money
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Informal calculation strategies such as rounding and compensating can be applied to calculating with money.
- Same sum generalisation can be applied to calculating with money.
- Column addition can be used to calculate with money but is not always the most efficient strategy.
Keywords
Addend - An addend is a number added to another.
Altogether - The word altogether is another way of saying total.
Regroup - The process of unitising and exchanging between place values is known as regrouping.
Common misconception
When using column addition with regrouping, pupils put the regrouped digits in the wrong order.
Part of the first lesson cycle includes an example of a pupil getting it wrong, as well as the correct way to show the calculation.
If pupils find adding multiple addends in column addition challenging, consider using number lines or other scaffolds to support them. Encourage pupils to state each time what they are adding together using place value language.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick all of the statements which are true.
Tick all of the statements which are true.
There are one hundred ten pences in one pound.
Q2.Calculate: 253 + 316 =
Calculate: 253 + 316 =
Q3.Calculate: 2.53 + 3.16 =
Calculate: 2.53 + 3.16 =
Q4.Calculate: 4.25 + 2.63 =
Calculate: 4.25 + 2.63 =
Q5.Match the vocabulary with the correct definitions.
Match the vocabulary with the correct definitions.
Q6.435 + 99 =
435 + 99 =
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Calculate. Write your answer using correct notation. £5.42 + £2.34 =
Calculate. Write your answer using correct notation. £5.42 + £2.34 =
Q2.Calculate. Write your answer using correct notation. £7.85 + £12.44 =
Calculate. Write your answer using correct notation. £7.85 + £12.44 =
Q3.Calculate. Write your answer using correct notation. £6.75 + £5.48 + £7.47 =
Calculate. Write your answer using correct notation. £6.75 + £5.48 + £7.47 =
Q4.Match the calculation with the correct strategy that has been used.
Match the calculation with the correct strategy that has been used.
Q5.Use rounding and adjusting to find the sum of £4.53 + £2.98 Remember to write your answer using correct notation.
Use rounding and adjusting to find the sum of £4.53 + £2.98 Remember to write your answer using correct notation.
Q6.Use a compensating strategy to solve £5.95 + £2.75 Remember to write your answer using correct notation.
Use a compensating strategy to solve £5.95 + £2.75 Remember to write your answer using correct notation.
