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Key Stage 2Ages 7-11Maths

Free Money Worksheets for Key Stage 2

Counting money and making change. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Work with amounts in pounds and pence
Calculate change from £5, £10, £20
Compare prices and find best value
Solve multi-step money problems

Sample Money Questions for Key Stage 2

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

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£3.45 + £2.55 = ?

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£10.00 - £6.78 = ?

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Three items cost £2.50 each. What is the total?

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Share £15 equally among 4 people. How much each?

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A 20% discount on £45. What is the sale price?

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Financial literacy
Real-world maths
Decimal handling
Problem solving

Real-World Applications

Understanding money helps children in everyday situations:

Budgeting
Shopping
Saving
Understanding finances

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common money mistakes:

  • !Forgetting to include pence
  • !Confusing coins of similar size
  • !Incorrect change calculation
  • !Decimal place errors

Learning Progression

These money skills prepare students for secondary school, where they will encounter more challenging applications and abstract concepts.

Sample Money Worksheets

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Money Worksheet - KS2 - Intermediate

Key Stage 2 · intermediate difficulty

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Activity 1: Calculating Change

Practice calculating the change you would receive from different transactions. Use subtraction to find out how much change you get back when paying with a larger amount.

1. You buy a toy for £3.50 and pay with a £5 note. How much change do you receive? ______
2. A book costs £7.20. You pay with a £10 note. What is your change? ______
3. You purchase a sandwich for £2.75 using a £5 note. Calculate the change. ______
4. A game costs £15.50. You give the cashier a £20 note. How much change do you get back? ______

Activity 2: Money Word Problems

Solve these word problems involving money. Read each problem carefully and use addition or subtraction to find the solution. Show your work in the space provided.

1. Sarah has £12.50. She buys a book for £4.75. How much money does she have left? ______
2. Tom has £20. He buys a toy car for £8.50 and a puzzle for £5.75. How much does he spend in total? ______
3. Lucy saves £5 each week. How much will she have after 4 weeks? ______
4. A pack of pencils costs £1.20. If you buy 3 packs, how much do you spend? ______

Tips for Teaching Money

1Use real or plastic coins in play shops
2Practise giving change by "counting up"
3Connect to budgeting - "how much can you spend?"
4Link to decimals throughout

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Frequently Asked Questions

What money topics are covered in these worksheets?
Our money worksheets for Key Stage 2 cover all aspects of counting money and making change as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these money worksheets suitable for Key Stage 2?
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these money worksheets effectively?
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the money worksheets include answer keys?
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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