Lesson Plan
Change Champions Lesson Plan
Students will calculate correct change by subtracting item costs from payment amounts, demonstrating essential mental math and financial literacy skills.
Developing the ability to give accurate change builds financial confidence, sharpens mental subtraction skills, and prepares students for real-world money handling.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Modeling
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Change Champions: Calculating Correct Change
Lesson Objectives
Why Calculate Change?
Steps to Calculate Change
Worked Example
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Cool-Down & Reflection

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