Pocket Money Puzzle

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a practical math exercise focused on teaching students how to make change. It presents illustrations of items with price tags alongside images of American currency, indicating the amount of money used to pay for these items. Students are tasked with calculating the change that would be returned after the item is purchased with the provided amount of money. The goal is for the students to write the correct change in the space provided, applying their subtraction skills to real-world situations.

“Change Maker – The Pocket Money Puzzle” is aimed at teaching students the vital skill of making change, an everyday necessity in financial transactions. It not only tests the students’ ability to subtract numbers but also helps them understand the concept of transactional exchange. This worksheet reinforces the practical application of math when dealing with money, encouraging quick mental calculations and accuracy. By solving these problems, students are learning to confidently handle cash transactions, which will aid them in real-life shopping and money management.