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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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

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Change Champions: Calculating Correct Change

Lesson Objectives

Why Calculate Change?

Steps to Calculate Change

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Guided Practice

Independent Practice

Cool-Down & Reflection

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Change Champions

HECTOR MORENO

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