What Your Child Will Learn

  1. Addition & Subtraction Review
    Adding and subtracting money amounts
  2. Counting Up for Change
    Find change by counting up from the cost to the amount paid
  3. Multi-Item Bills
    Add multiple items then calculate change
  4. Comparing Prices
    Find differences between prices and work out best deals
  5. Challenge — Shopping Scenarios
    Complex multi-step money word problems

Worked Example

Merchant Marina says:

You buy a potion for £2.35 and a shield for £1.40. How much altogether?

  1. Line up the decimals: £2.35 + £1.40.
  2. Add the pence: 35 + 40 = 75p.
  3. Add the pounds: £2 + £1 = £3.
  4. Total: £3.75.

Answer: £3.75

How MathCraft Teaches This

In MathCraft, Making Change is taught through the Money, Data & Measure adventure track. Your child follows guided lessons with friendly characters, works through examples step by step, then practises with questions that adapt to their level.

The adaptive engine tracks mastery across all 5 steps, revisiting concepts your child finds tricky and advancing when they're ready. Parents can see detailed progress in the Parent Dashboard.

Practise Making Change with MathCraft

Step-by-step lessons, worked examples, and adaptive practice — all wrapped in an adventure game your child will love.

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