Year 2 Compare Money Maths Challenge

Teacher Specific Information

This Year 2 Compare Money Maths Challenge is designed to check pupils’ ability to compare amounts of money. Pupils will use their addition skills to calculate how much money each child has, and then compare the amounts using inequality symbols.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Measurement

Mathematics Year 2: (2M1) Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using >, < and =

Mathematics Year 2: (2M3a) Recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value

Mathematics Year 2: (2M3b) Find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money

Mathematics Year 2: (2M9) Solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change