Money: Counting and Making Change
Students practice counting Australian coins and notes and making simple change.
Key Questions
- How can we efficiently count a collection of different coins and notes?
- Justify the most effective strategy for making change from a given amount.
- Design a scenario where understanding money is crucial for a purchase.
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