Year 3 Summer Block 2
Year 3 Maths – Money Worksheets and Planning
Help children build confidence with money using our Year 3 money worksheets, lesson plans and PowerPoints. This unit focuses on recognising coins and notes, converting between pounds and pence, and solving problems involving addition, subtraction and calculating change.
All resources follow the White Rose Maths small steps and include real-life contexts to develop fluency and reasoning. Support financial awareness and key numeracy skills through practical, engaging tasks that reflect everyday money use.
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White Rose Small Steps
Week 3
- Count money in pence
- Count money in pounds
- Count money in pounds and pence
- Convert money
Week 4
- Add money
- Subtract money
- Calculate change
National Curriculum Objectives
- Add and subtract amounts of money to give change, using both £ and p in practical contexts
Year 3 Summer Block 2: Money – FAQs
What do pupils cover in this Year 3 money unit?
Children work with pounds and pence through structured small steps. They practise counting coins, converting between pounds and pence, and solving word problems involving money. This includes adding and subtracting amounts and calculating change using formal written methods.
Are these Year 3 money lessons linked to real-life contexts?
Yes – each lesson is built around everyday situations such as shopping, using a till, and handling coins and notes. This makes the Year 3 money problems relatable and gives children a solid foundation in practical financial understanding.
Do these resources match the White Rose Maths small steps for money?
Absolutely. The Year 3 money scheme follows the White Rose Summer Block 2 progression step by step. All resources support the national curriculum objective for adding and subtracting amounts of money, helping children master key financial literacy skills.
Where can I find a full Year 3 maths overview?
Download our Year 3 maths yearly overview to see how this money unit fits into the full year’s plan.
Are there resources for supporting maths subject leaders?
Yes – our maths subject leader planning tools include audit templates, coverage tracking and support documents for monitoring progress in number and money across Year 3.
