Cashier Challenge

Worksheet Description

The “Cashier Challenge – Counting the Change” worksheet is a practical math activity designed to simulate a shopping experience. Students are presented with a list of items, each with an accompanying illustration, price, and the amount of money used to pay for the item. The students’ task is to calculate and write the amount of change that should be returned for each purchase, using the data provided in the ‘Price’ and ‘Paid With’ columns. This worksheet provides a straightforward approach to practicing subtraction in the context of buying and selling.

This worksheet aims to teach students how to calculate change, a necessary skill for any monetary transaction. It helps to reinforce the students’ understanding of basic subtraction, as they must determine the difference between the item’s cost and the amount given to pay for it. The activity also serves to improve students’ speed and accuracy with mental math, particularly in a retail or shopping setting. Through the “Cashier Challenge – Counting the Change,” students gain practical experience in handling money, which can build confidence and financial literacy for future shopping endeavors.