Students practice handling money through simulated purchases and sales transactions.
Topic
Earn (Making money), Spend (Buying things)
Subject
Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Social studies or history
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Knowing how to make change can help you prevent costly and embarrassing mistakes and help make sure you’re in control of your money
Essential questions
- Why is it important to be able to conduct efficient and accurate money transactions?
- What strategies can I use to accurately calculate my change after making a purchase?
Objectives
- Practice counting out the correct amount of change after a simulated purchase
- Practice giving back change in the fewest number of bills possible
What students will do
- Participate in simulated sales transactions.
- Calculate correct change using the fewest number of bills.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_counting-cash_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_counting-cash_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
