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National 2 Lifeskills Mathematics

Money

Recognise UK money and use it for simple shopping tasks.

Interactive task

Money

Choose, then check.

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Choose the 1p coin.

Choose an answer.

Learn

Skill steps

Use UK coins and notes.

Make simple amounts.

Compare prices.

Find simple totals and change.

Key words

costtotalchangecheapermore expensiveenough money

Snack shop

  1. A drink costs 60p.
  2. A snack costs 30p.
  3. 60p + 30p = 90p.

The total cost is 90p.

Guided practice

Step-by-step prompts

Find a 10p coin.

  • Look at two coins.
  • Find 10p.
  • Match it to the label.

Make 20p.

  • Choose two 10p coins or one 20p coin.
  • Count the value.
  • Check the amount.

Compare 50p and £1.

  • Read each price.
  • Which is more expensive?
  • Which is cheaper?
Practise

Practical pupil tasks

  • Identify 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins.
  • Identify 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.
  • Identify £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.
  • Make 15p using coins.
  • Make 50p using coins.