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Coin War - Card Game

Coin War - Card Game
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Description

Coin War is a fun game that will have students learning about money and counting change without even realizing it.

Suitable for
  • Fast Finishers
  • Relief Teachers
  • Parents
Lesson Structure
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
Curriculum Codes

AC9M2N06 9

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions; represent situations and choose calculation strategies; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation

AC9M3M06 9

Recognise the relationships between dollars and cents and represent money values in different ways

ACMNA034 8.4

Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value

ACMNA059 8.4

Represent money values in multiple ways and count the change required for simple transactions to the nearest five cents

MA1-1WM old

Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols

MA1-2WM old

Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems

MA1-3WM old

Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained

MA1-5NA old

Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers

MA1-6NA old

Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division

MA2-1WM old

Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas

MA2-2WM old

Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems

MA2-3WM old

Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used

MA2-5NA old

Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers

MA1-CSQ-01 new

Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning

MA1-FG-01 new

Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems

MA2-AR-01 new

Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers

MA2-AR-02 new

Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values

VC2M4N08 2.0

Solve problems involving purchases and the calculation of change to the nearest 5 cents with and without digital tools

VCMNA107

Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies

VCMNA108

Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays

VCMNA114

Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction

VCMNA111

Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value

VCMNA137

Represent money values in multiple ways and count the change required for simple transactions to the nearest five cents

Differentiation

EXTENSIONS

Students can play multiple rounds, to see who the ultimate Coin War player is.
 

Reviews
Terrie Campbell
Posted 6 years ago
QLD, Australia

Awesome game!

jenny small
Posted 6 years ago
VIC, Australia
The kids loved this game, I used it in groups of 4 instead of 2. The children happily added totals and played co-operatively. Am going to make another set.