Recognise and explain the value of 5p in pence
I can recognise 5 p coins and can understand that one 5 p coin represents a group of five pennies.
Recognise and explain the value of 5p in pence
I can recognise 5 p coins and can understand that one 5 p coin represents a group of five pennies.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A single coin can represent the same amount as several one-pennies.
- The value of a five-pence coin is not related to its size, shape, colour or quantity.
- A five-pence coin has a value of five-pence or 5 p.
- The value of a five-pence coin is equal to the value of five one-pence coins.
- We can represent a five-pence coin as a five-spot token.
Keywords
Five-pence coin - A five-pence coin is a unit of money used in the UK. It has the same value as five one-pence coins
Value - Where referring to money, value refers to how much something is worth.
Worth - Worth refers to the value that something has. In the context of money, it refers to how much money you would pay for something.
5 p - This is the symbol to represent five pence, or a five-pence coin. The letter p denotes pence.
Common misconception
Children may think that larger coins or a greater number of coins represents a larger value.
Use pre-money tokens to draw attention to the value of the 5 p coin. When comparing 1 p and 5 p coins, ensure children swap coins for equivalent amounts to draw attention to the value of the coins as opposed to their size or quantity.
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