Market Match-Up

Worksheet Description

The “Market Match-Up” worksheet is an engaging activity that introduces students to the concept of adding monetary values. On this worksheet, students find pairs of items on a shopping list, add up their prices, and then draw a line to match the total amount with the corresponding wallet containing the exact change. Each pair of items is assigned different cent values, and there are three sets of items to match, providing a varied challenge. The worksheet is colorfully illustrated with items such as a hat, a book, and work tools, alongside wallets, making the task visually stimulating and interactive.

This worksheet aims to teach students the essential life skill of summing up monetary values to find a total cost, simulating the process of checking out at a market. It also encourages the development of fine motor skills as students draw lines to connect the item totals to the wallets. By working through this exercise, students enhance their understanding of coin values and improve their addition skills. The worksheet’s practical application lays a foundation for financial literacy by associating the combination of different coins with real-world spending scenarios.