Explain how to compare amounts of money without converting
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to compare amounts of money without converting.
Key learning points
- Use understanding of comparing numbers with two decimal places to compare money.
- If the pounds value is the same, look to the 10p column to compare the amounts of money.
- If the pounds and 10p values are the same, look to the 1p column to compare the amounts of money.
Keywords
Compare - You can compare to find out what is the same and what is different.
Inequality symbol - An inequality symbol is used to show that one number or measurement is not equal to another.
Greater than / less than - Greater than means a number is bigger than another number and less than means it is smaller.
Ascending - Ascending order is when items are arranged from smallest to largest.
Descending - Descending order is when items are arranged from largest to smallest.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that if money amount is made up of more coins it must have a higher value.
Encourage pupils to group their coins and set them out in order. Focus on the highest value digit first.
Teacher tip
Using real or plastic coins is an excellent approach as it allows pupils to manipulate and group the coins. This should, however, be treated as a scaffold and gradually removed as confidence and proficiency increase.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Sort the following numbers so that they are in ascending order.
Q2.Sort the following numbers so that they are in descending order.
Q3.Match the symbol with the correct meaning.
less than
greater than
equals
Q4.Which of these symbols would make the number sentence correct? £87 _ 87 p
Q5.Look at the image. How much money is shown?
Q6.How much money is here?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false: £3.08 < £3.80
Q2.Which symbol needs to be inserted to correctly compare the two amounts of money shown?
Q3.Insert the correct inequality symbol to compare these money totals. £3.67 £3.76
Q4.Which of these options shows the values in correct descending order?
Q5.Sort the following money values so that they are in ascending order.
Q6.Starting with the highest amount, sort the following money values so that they are in descending order.
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