AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record

A complete 2 page lesson plan plus 2 related worksheets and answer sheet – everything you need for a 90 minute session on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing money (also includes finding range and mean). Focuses on real life practical situations of checking till receipts and pay slips.

Bound to provoke much discussion about piracy and profit, alongside useful problem solving practice with adding, dividing and multiplying money.

Useful problem solving practice alongside adding, dividing and multiplying money. Great for revision too.

An L1-2 investigation that covers direct proportion (best buy), and rounding / calculating with money /decimals. Two options are included: students can either research Easter egg and chocolate prices on internet shopping sites or use those given. In both cases they must investigate the cost per 100g chocolate and work out the best buy. Final extension work includes consideration of ‘buy one get one free’ and ‘two for £…’ offers.

Editor’s note. New update for 2016 – based on supermarket prices in February 2016

Lots of money problems to solve including cost of flowers, Mr Extravaganza’s fancy meal out and much more!

The New Argos catalogue involves spending a £500 inheritance and comparing the prices in two different Argos catalogues. Covers addition and subtraction (money) and percentage increase/decrease.

Involves ‘budgeting’ and research for buying a new car and a luxury holiday (2 separate worksheets) from a £100 000 lottery win. Covers addition (money) and large numbers.

Darcy v Wickham! A great way to introduce students to estimation and ‘what is reasonable’.

Originally used during a college ‘Be Healthy’ week but makes a great thought-provoking activity at anytime. Covers addition and multiplication of whole numbers and money, plus working with units of time.

Practice with multiplying decimals / money – cunningly disguised as an everyday problem! Great for all level 1 students – especially teenagers. It also involves compiling results into a table.