Calculate Change: Toy Shop, Dollars & Cents

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Overview:

Students calculate how much change shoppers will receive when purchasing single items. Prices are in dollars and cents (to 5c). Designed for year 3 and 4 students.

Learning Objectives:

Subtract the cost of a single item from the amount given to find the change.
Practise working with dollars and cents (to 5c).
Develop problem-solving skills related to money transactions.

How the Activity Works:

Students are presented with a series of shopping scenarios where a customer purchases a single item. They determine how much change the shopper will receive from a given amount. For example: Lindsey wants to buy a drum. How much change will she receive? This activity reinforces subtraction skills and helps students develop confidence in handling money in real-world situations.

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