Counting Money

Counting Money in IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics

Counting money means adding the values of coins and notes. Grade 1 learners count a group of coins, make an amount with different coins, and decide which of two groups is worth more.

PYP learning is inquiry-based, so every worksheet here is short, colourful and playful, with a friendly animal guide and a teacher answer key on page 2.

What learners practise

Counting groups of coins
Counting coins and notes together
Making an amount with coins
Comparing two amounts
Adding coin values

Counting money at a glance

Start with the biggest coin and count on
Total: add all the values
Make ₹7: ₹5 + ₹2 or ₹2 + ₹2 + ₹2 + ₹1
More money: compare the totals

For students

Read each instruction carefully, try every question and colour the animal when you finish.

For parents

Print on A4, read the instructions aloud together and let your child work alone before you check.

For teachers

Use a worksheet as a starter, homework or exit ticket. Each one has a name, class and date box and an answer key.

Teaching tip

Always count the biggest coins first, then add the smaller ones. For example, ₹5, ₹7, ₹8.

Quick answers

Who is the Counting Money page for?

It is for IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics learners, typically aged 6–7, and for the parents and teachers who support them.

How should my child count coins?

Start with the biggest value and count on as each smaller coin is added.

Is there more than one way to make an amount?

Yes. ₹10 can be one ₹10 coin or two ₹5 coins, and children enjoy finding different ways.

How should I use these worksheets?

Pick one worksheet, let your child try it without help first, then check together with the answer key on page 2. Short sessions of five to ten minutes, a few times a week, work best.