Instructions
Welcome to your math adventure with UK coins! Follow the activities below to learn about money, addition, and subtraction while having fun!
Activity 1: Coin Identification
Look at the following UK coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, and £2. Write down how many sides each coin has and describe its main feature in the space provided.
| Coin | Number of Sides | Main Feature |
|---|---|---|
| 1p | ||
| 2p | ||
| 5p | ||
| 10p | ||
| 20p | ||
| 50p | ||
| £1 | ||
| £2 |
Activity 2: Coin Addition
Imagine you have the following coins: 2 x 10p, 3 x 20p, and 1 x 50p. Calculate the total amount of money using the space below:
Total Amount:
Activity 3: Making Change
You buy a toy that costs £3.50, and you pay with a £5 note. How much change will you receive? Show your working out below:
Change:
Activity 4: Create Your Own Shop
List three items you would sell in your shop, their prices, and how much change you would give if a customer paid with a £5 note. Use the space below:
| Item | Price (£) | Change (£) |
|---|---|---|
Activity 5: Quiz Yourself
Answer the following questions:
1. What is the smallest UK coin?
2. If you had 10 x 20p coins, how much money would you have?
Have fun and enjoy learning with UK coins!