Maths

Café Menu, Add, Whole Dollar

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Overview:

Students use the café menu to answer purchasing questions by adding whole dollar prices. Designed for year 2 and 3 students.

Learning Objectives:

  • Add whole dollar amounts to determine total costs.
  • Practise real-world money calculations.
  • Develop problem-solving skills related to financial literacy.

How the Activity Works:

Students refer to the café menu to solve purchasing problems by adding the cost of multiple items. For example: Cam buys a hamburger and a smoothie. How much does his order cost? This activity reinforces addition skills and helps students develop confidence in handling money in everyday situations.

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