See free Year 2 money and change worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Model the thinking
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
1
Add money
20p + 10p + 5p = __.
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
Show answer
Answer: 35p
2
Make an amount
Give two coins that make 30p.
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
Show answer
Answer: 20p + 10p
3
Compare
Which is more: 45p or 54p?
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
Show answer
Answer: 54p
4
Change
You pay 50p for a 32p toy. Change?
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
Show answer
Answer: 18p
Next step
Turn the explanation into practice
Use the printable for independent work, or return to the topic overview to choose another way to practise.