Explain how to compare amounts of money without converting
I can explain how to compare amounts of money without converting.
Explain how to compare amounts of money without converting
I can explain how to compare amounts of money without converting.
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Lesson details
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.
Licence
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