K-5 friendly lesson
One small step at a time.Read the idea, try the activity, and celebrate each win as you go.
Making change
Making change is subtraction with money. Count up from the cost to the amount paid.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
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Concept
Two methods: 1) Subtract: amount paid - cost 2) Count up: from cost to paid amount
Example: Cost = $6.38, Paid = $10.00 Count up: $6.38 → $6.40 (+$0.02) $6.40 → $7.00 (+$0.60) $7.00 → $10.00 (+$3.00) Total change = $3.62
Try it
Find the change: 1. Cost $4.75, paid $10.00 2. Cost $8.29, paid $20.00 3. Cost $2.50, paid $5.00 4. Cost $13.40, paid $20.00