Teaching money can be hard. However, both instruction and learning can be improved through the use of visual aids. The following activity is created to teach how much change a person will receive during a transaction.
In addition to the use of visual clarity in helping your student pull out the amounts from the story problem, you can use a calculator and/or manipulatives to help enhance the independence and engagement of your student with the activity.
To complete this activity you might need:
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Marker or pencil
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Activity (p.2-7)
Optional:
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Scissors
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3-hole mini-binder or rings
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3-hole punch
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Laminator
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Calculator
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Money manipulatives
This download is a 7-page PDF.