YEAR 1 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS
Money problems.
Count familiar money, plan small purchases and explain everyday choices using clear story prices.
6 lessons
Work through the topic
Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.
- 01
Counting notes/coins
Find a total by reading the value of each Australian coin or note.
- 02
Representing small purchases
Show how much money is needed to pay a given price exactly.
- 03
Combining costs
Add the prices of items to find a total purchase cost.
- 04
Needs and wants
Use a story's needs and a limited amount of money to explain a purchase choice.
- 05
Simple class enterprise
Use a small pretend class shop to connect making, selling and spending money.
- 06
Effects of choices
Explain how spending or saving changes what can be chosen next.
AFTER THE LESSONS
Topic review Topic review
Revisit the key ideas and return to any lesson you want to practise.