Counting Back Money

A lot of workers don't know how to count back money to the customer correctly. This ensures the proper amount back to the customer but also saves money for the business by catching mistakes before they walk out the door.

This zip includes two types of activities for students to practice counting money back. It also includes a SMART .notebook file for the Smart response system (clickers) but can also simply be used as a paper/pen quiz if you have the software.

You will need play money (including coins) to help students understand how to count back correctly. I suggest working in pairs and then testing them on the spot as they count back money to the teacher.

My students loved it because it's hands on, it has to do with money (as all high school students enjoy), and a life skill that they can put toward a job in the future.