Lesson 1:

Objective: Introduce the concept of calculating change within £5

Activity: Explain the value of coins and their relationship to the pounds and pence. Provide pictures and manipulatives.

Lesson 2:

Objective: Understand how to solve addition and subtraction problems to calculate change within £5

Activity: Create worksheet with addition and subtraction problems using £5. Begin with basic addition and subtraction problems (ex. £3 + £2) and progress to more complex problems by adding different coins, and using the order of operations.

Lesson 3:

Objective: Learn the conversion rates from pounds to pence and vice versa.

Activity: Create word problems and have the students find the conversion rates between pounds and pence, and then solve the problems.

Lesson 4:

Objective: Understand how to calculate change in a shopping context.

Activity: Set up a market in the classroom with items ranging from 10p to £5. Have the students buy items and calculate how much change they should get.

Lesson 5:

Objective: Practice adding and subtracting large numbers to calculate change within £5.

Activity: Create worksheets with calculations that are larger than £5 and have the students solve them (ex. £8.85 + £3.35).