How many ten dollar notes?

Achievement Objectives
NA3-1: Use a range of additive and simple multiplicative strategies with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Specific Learning Outcomes

Solve addition and subtraction problems by using place value.

Description of Mathematics

Number Framework Stage 5

Required Resource Materials
Play money (Material Master 4-9)
Activity

Using Materials

Problem: Mrs Jones takes her class to the circus. She has $237 to pay for the students to get in. Admission is $10 per person. She has 25 in her class. Does she have enough money?

The students solve the problem in groups with play money. Write 237 on the board and discuss the 2 - ask how many tens this is worth. Then ask how many tens needed altogether. And answer the question - there is not enough money.

Examples. Word stories and recording for: $167 for 13 students, $203 for 41 students,  $203 for 21 students, $199 for 18 students, $167 for 17 students….

Problem: Mrs Jones collects $10 from each of her class to go to the zoo. She collects from 17 students. How much money has she got?

Examples. Word stories and recording for: 15 ten dollar notes, 26 ten dollar notes, 13 ten dollar notes, 21 ten dollar notes….

Using Imaging

Shielding and Imaging Only: Examples. Word stories and recording for:

12 ten-dollar notes       29 ten-dollar notes               19 ten-dollar notes
31 ten-dollar notes       34 ten-dollar notes               45 ten-dollar notes

Using Number Properties

Problem: Boxes of chocolates cost $10 each. How many boxes can Charlotte buy if she has $589 to spend? Discuss the solution. Examples. Repeat for: $867, $701, $327, $991, $563….


 

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