How to compare money you have with an item's price in Grade 3

💰 Understanding Money and Price

When we want to buy something, we need to know two things: how much money we have and how much the item costs. This is where comparing comes in! Comparing helps us see if we have enough to make the purchase.

🪙 What is 'Money You Have'?

'Money you have' is the total value of all the coins and bills you possess. For example, you might have one dollar bill, two quarters, and a dime. To figure out 'money you have', you need to add up the value of each coin and bill.

• 💵 Dollar Bill: Worth \$1.00
• 🪙 Quarter: Worth \$0.25
• dime Dime: Worth \$0.10
• 🧮 Example: \$1.00 + \$0.25 + \$0.25 + \$0.10 = \$1.60. So, 'money you have' is \$1.60

🏷️ What is an 'Item's Price'?

An 'item's price' is how much money you need to give to the store to buy that item. The price is usually written on a tag or sign near the item. For example, a candy bar might cost \$0.75.

📊 Comparing Money and Price: The Table

🔑 Key Takeaways

• ➕ Adding Values: 🔢 Add up the value of all your coins and bills to find 'money you have'.
• 👀 Finding Prices: 🔍 Always check the price tag to know the 'item's price'.
• 🤔 Comparing: 🤔 See if 'money you have' is greater than or equal to the 'item's price'. If it is, you can buy it!
• ✅ Making Decisions: ✅ If you don't have enough, you might need to save more or choose a less expensive item.

💰 Understanding Money and Price

When you want to buy something, it's super important to know if you have enough money! This means comparing the amount of money you have with the price tag of the item. The price tag tells you how much the item costs. Let's break it down:

• 🪙 Money You Have: This is the total value of all your coins and bills. You can count them up to see how much you have.
• 🏷️ Item's Price: This is how much the store wants for the item. It's usually written with a dollar sign ($) and cents (¢).

🧮 How to Compare: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's how to figure out if you can buy something:

1. 🔢 Step 1: Count all your money (dollars and cents).
2. 🧾 Step 2: Look at the price tag of the item you want.
3. ⚖️ Step 3: Compare the two amounts. If the money you have is equal to or more than the price, you can buy it! If it's less, you need to save up more.

📊 Comparison Table: Money vs. Price

💡 Key Takeaways

• 💰 Always Count Carefully: Make sure you count all your money correctly!
• 🧐 Check the Price Tag: Look closely at the price to avoid surprises.
• ✅ Compare Accurately: If your money is more or the same as the price, you're good to go!
• ➕ Extra Money: If you have money left over after buying something, that's called "change!"
• 📝 Practice Makes Perfect: Keep practicing comparing money and prices, and you'll become a shopping pro!

💰 Understanding Money and Prices

When we talk about comparing money and prices, we're figuring out if the amount of money you have is enough to buy something that costs a certain price. Think of it like this: your money is fighting against the price tag! If your money wins (is greater than or equal to the price), you can buy the item. If the price wins (is greater than your money), you'll need to save up a bit more!

💵 What is 'Money You Have'?

'Money you have' is the total amount of cash, coins, or funds available to you. It's everything you can spend right now.

• 🪙 Count all your coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters).
• 💸 Add up any dollar bills you have.
• 🏦 The total is the 'money you have'.

🏷️ What is an 'Item's Price'?

An 'item's price' is the amount of money you need to give to get the item. It's usually written with a dollar sign ($) and cents.

• sticker on the item or a sign nearby.
• 📢 Ask a store worker if you can't find it.
• 💻 If you're buying online, it's listed on the product page.

🆚 Comparing Money and Price: The Ultimate Showdown!

Let's compare them side-by-side:

🔑 Key Takeaways

• ➕ Add up all your money to find the total amount 'you have'.
• 🔍 Find the price tag on the item you want to buy.
• ⚖️ Compare the two amounts: Is your money greater than or equal to the price?
• ✅ If yes, you can buy it! If no, start saving!