LESSON PLAN (PRIMARY)

Date:
24/11/15

Class:
P2/Moore

Title:
2p coin-continued

Pupils prior learning

Knowledge of the appearance and value of a 2p coin
Number sense; ability to add by twos
Cross curricular skills focus
Mathematics Use mental strategies to carry out calculations when
solving problems/carrying out activities

Learning intentions
Students will colour and circle the correct number of 2p coins in
order to make a specific value.

Thinking skills and personal capabilities focus

Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision-Making
justify methods, generate possible solutions, make
connections between learning in different contexts
Differentiation
Students that require more attention an instruction will
be given this during work time.
Students that need help practicing with counting by
twos will be encouraged to show their work to help
while others will be encouraged to count by 2s in their
heads.
Suggested Success Criteria (AfL)
I can colour and circle the right number of 2p coins to
buy something from the store.

Introduction
Discuss what the 2p coin is again with students. With the large 2p coins,
have students come up and make specific amounts to put in the piggy
bank using the 2p coins. Encourage students to tap it out if they feel
that they are having difficulty counting. Complete this 3 to 5 times
depending on whether additional practice is needed.
Activity
Students will complete the 2p coin worksheet. On the front they will loop
the money they need to make a specific value. On the back, students will
colour in the correct number of 2p coins to make a specific value.

Role

Plenary
If time permits, we will discuss students answers and how they came up
with them.

Resources
Large 2p coins
2p coin worksheet
Piggy bank cut out

Assessment/ Monitoring
Students answers in whole-group practice
Worksheet answers

of the teacher
Presenter
Evaluator
Facilitator

Key Questions
How many coins do I need if I am buying a _____ for
_____?