📚 Topic Summary
Subtracting money word problems within $1 helps kids understand how to calculate the remaining amount after spending. It builds essential math skills and introduces the concept of budgeting in a relatable way. By working through these problems, children learn to apply subtraction to real-life situations involving money, reinforcing their understanding of decimal places and monetary values.
🧮 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Change |
a. The amount left after a purchase. |
| 2. Total |
b. Coins such as pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. |
| 3. Coins |
c. The whole amount. |
| 4. Subtract |
d. To take away an amount from another. |
| 5. Dollar |
e. A unit of currency equal to 100 cents. |
(Answers: 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d, 5-e)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the sentence and fill in the missing word.
Lily had $0.75 and spent $0.25 on candy. To find out how much she has left, you must _____ $0.25 from $0.75. Lily has $_____ left. Money is often expressed in _____ and _____. For example, $0.50 is 50 _____. A _____ is worth one cent.
(Answers: subtract, 0.50, dollars, cents, cents, penny)
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Sarah has $0.80 and wants to buy a sticker that costs $0.95. Does she have enough money? Why or why not? What could she do to buy the sticker?