Title: “Money Math Challenge”

Desired Outcome: I can use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division when solving problems, making the best use of the mental strategies and written skills I have developed.

Curriculum Level: First Level (Scottish Curriculum)

Focus: Addition (Toplama İşlemi)

Activity Description:

Introduction: Begin the activity by discussing the importance of money and how it is used in our daily lives. Explain that we will be exploring various money-related problems and challenges that require the use of addition to find solutions.

Materials: - Paper - Pencils - Play money (coins and notes) - Calculator (optional)

Instructions: 1. Warm-up: Start with a quick mental math warm-up exercise. Ask students to mentally add two numbers (e.g., 15 + 7) and share their answers with the class.

1. Money Word Problems: Provide students with a set of money-related word problems. These problems should involve addition and require students to calculate the total amount of money. For example: a) Sarah has 3 £1 coins and 2 50p coins. How much money does she have in total? b) John bought a toy for £4.50 and a book for £2.75. How much money did he spend in total? c) Emma has £10. She spent £3.50 on a snack and £2.75 on a drink. How much money does she have left?

2. Real-Life Scenarios: Create real-life scenarios where students need to use addition to solve money-related problems. For example: a) You want to buy a toy that costs £8. You have £4. How much more money do you need? b) You have £15. You want to buy a book for £6 and a pencil case for £3. How much money will you have left?

3. Group Activity: Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a set of play money and a list of items they can “buy” with their money. Each group should have a different budget. Students must work together to calculate the total cost of the items they want to buy and determine if they have enough money. Encourage them to use addition to find the total cost.

4. Extension Activity: For students who are ready for an additional challenge, introduce multiplication and division into the activity. Provide more complex word problems that involve calculating the total cost of multiple items or finding the cost of a single item when given the total cost and the quantity.

Conclusion: Wrap up the activity by discussing the importance of addition in solving money-related problems. Ask students to share any strategies they used to solve the problems and how they can apply these skills in real-life situations. Emphasize the importance of mental math and written skills in solving mathematical problems.