Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to solve problems involving money. 

VOCABULARY

Rounding: Changing a number to a more convenient value e.g $1.99 would round up to $2.00. 

Cents: A unit of money equal to one hundredth of the base currency unit. 100 cents = 1 dollar.  

Change: The money returned after paying for something. 

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Nicky went to the grocery store and picked out some food. Here is what she bought: 

Grapes - $6.25

Lollies - $3.95

Chocolate - $4.00 

Chips - $2.99

Biscuits - $4.75

Carrots - $1.99

How much did Nicky spend in total? She paid using a $50 note. Calculate her change to the nearest 5 cents.