Mathematics·Measurement·language
Pounds & Pence Notation
Recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p) and combine amounts to make a particular value
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning practical measurement skills — reading clocks to five-minute intervals, measuring length and capacity using standard units, and working with money including making change.
Evidence of understanding
- Write £1.50 or 150p correctly
- Combine coins to make a given total, e.g. 50p + 20p + 5p = 75p
- Read prices written with £ and p symbols
Assessment prompt
If Pounds & Pence Notation picks up coins worth 50p, 20p, and 10p, can they write the total using the p symbol — and tell you if that's enough to buy something costing 75p?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/M/3GB · uk-nc-2013
Recognise currency symbols
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1