Calculating with Money: Year 2 Maths Interactive Lesson & Money Problem-Solving Activities

Develop Year 2 pupils’ money skills — recognising coins, making amounts and calculating totals. Aligned to the Year 2 National Curriculum for maths, this resource develops pupils’ ability to recognise and use coins and notes and solve simple money problems.

Mastering money calculations and coin recognition with Our Year 2 Maths Interactive Lesson & Money Problem-Solving Activities

The National Curriculum for Year 2 Maths requires pupils to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills in money calculations and coin recognition. This resource provides structured, engaging activities that build confidence and deep understanding.

What’s Inside This money calculations and coin recognition Resource

• Interactive lesson slides on coins, notes and money amounts
• Coin and note recognition activities
• Making amounts using different combinations of coins
• Simple money calculation and change activities
• Printable worksheet and quiz slides

Key Benefits for Students

• Develops confident coin and note recognition
• Builds practical money calculation skills
• Encourages flexible thinking about making amounts
• Supports real-world financial literacy

Why Teachers Love It

• Curriculum-aligned to Year 2 measurement and money objectives
• Real-world money contexts engage and motivate learners
• Works within a money unit
• Digital format for whole-class or independent learning

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