Supermarket Sweep

Worksheet Description

“Supermarket Sweep – The Change Challenge” worksheet is designed to look like a colorful vending machine filled with various snacks and drinks, each with a visible price. Students are given a table with the items listed as ‘Product’ next to a letter, a ‘Price’ column with blank spaces, a ‘Paid With’ column showing different amounts of money, and a ‘Change’ column to be filled in. The students’ task is to determine the price of each item from the vending machine, fill in the ‘Price’ column, and then calculate the change they would receive if they paid with the amount listed in the ‘Paid With’ column. This worksheet combines visual appeal with mathematical problem-solving, making the task of learning about money more engaging.

The worksheet is aimed at teaching students how to handle transactions, specifically focusing on the skill of making change when an item is purchased. It encourages them to practice subtraction in a context that mimics real-life shopping experiences. The worksheet also helps to reinforce the concept of money management and improves students’ numerical fluency. Through completing the “Supermarket Sweep – The Change Challenge,” students gain practical knowledge of how to quickly and accurately calculate change, an essential skill for everyday financial literacy.