3.There are 49 ways to make change for a half-dollar. Have them figure out 20 ways and challenge them to figure out all 49 ways. Once they have , have a group make a chart. For older students , this could be done by using a sale flyer, and asking them to find the better value when a grocery store says they are having a sale. Shopping Fun Create a shopping center in one area of the classroom.
Students takes turns being the cashier and make change.
The shopper needs to pay attention to what the cashier is doing to be sure they get the correct change. Using an egg carton place a penny, nickel, dime, and a quarter in the top row of the carton in individual compartments. Continue until all of the cutouts are matched. Using small toys or candy, tell the student that each object costs either a penny, a nickel, a dime, or a quarter. Have the student exchange a penny, a nickel, a dime, or a quarter for the object that costs the same.