Addition with Money: Making Change
Browse 13 free printable Addition with Money: Making Change worksheets for Grade 3 Math. These Addition worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Practice Questions
- You buy a sandwich for $4.50 and chips for $1.25. How much did you spend?
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$5.75
- At the toy store, you buy a ball for $6.75 and stickers for $2.95. What is your total?
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$9.70
- You buy three books: one for $5.50, one for $4.25, and one for $6.75. How much did you spend?
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$16.50
- Emma buys a shirt for $11.99 and pants for $15.49. How much does she spend?
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$27.48
- At the snack bar, you buy popcorn for $3.75, a drink for $2.50, and candy for $1.85. What is the total cost?
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$8.10
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Teacher Resources
Lesson Plan
Adding Money and Making Purchases
Standards
2.MD.C.8Printable Aids
Teaching Notes
This collection helps learners practice adding currency amounts and calculating change. Emphasize aligning decimal points when adding and subtracting money.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Not aligning decimal points during addition or subtraction.
- Forgetting to include the dollar sign ($) or cents (¢) symbol.
- Errors in regrouping when subtracting from larger money amounts.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- Why is it important to know how to calculate total costs and make change?
- What strategies help you add or subtract money amounts accurately?
- How can you check if the change you received is correct?
- When do we use addition and subtraction with money in daily life?
Extension Activities
- Role-play store.
- Calculate change for different amounts.
- Use play money.
Parent Tip
Give your child money and have them buy a small item, then count the change.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Financial Literacy & Decimal Operations
Grade Level
2-4