KS2 Adding and Subtracting Money - Outstanding Maths Interview Lesson for Year 3/4

This Key Stage 2 maths lesson helps Year 3/4 pupils add and subtract money to solve real‑life problems. The session uses reasoning questions and open‑ended tasks to develop fluency and problem‑solving skills, with clear modelling and opportunities to show progress. It is suitable for short observations, interviews or full lessons.

What’s Included:
✔ Lesson plan with mini‑plenaries, success criteria and teaching notes
✔ Interactive PowerPoint with mastery‑style questions
✔ Double‑sided worksheet with open‑ended money problems

Lesson Overview:
★ Starter: Recaps key money vocabulary and introduces simple addition tasks to check prior understanding.
★ Main: Pupils work through reasoning questions using the PowerPoint before completing open‑ended tasks involving adding totals and calculating change. Activities encourage pupils to justify their methods and explore different solutions.
★ Plenary: Short reflection where pupils explain strategies, check accuracy and discuss how they solved real‑world money problems.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Differentiated for mixed‑ability classes
✔ Supports KS2 money and calculation objectives
✔ Fully resourced for 15–60 minute lessons
✔ Printable and editable materials

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Ideal for KS2 maths lessons on money, reasoning‑based sessions, interview lessons, Ofsted observations or problem‑solving practice. Suitable for Year 3 and Year 4 pupils working within LKS2 expectations.

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