💰 Part 1: New Zealand Money Knowledge

1. Circle the correct value for each New Zealand coin or note:

Gold $1 coin:

50 cents

$1

$2

2. Which coins would make exactly $3.50? (Tick all that work)

Three $1 coins + one 50 cent coin

Seven 50 cent coins

One $2 coin + three 50 cent coins

Two $1 coins + two 50 cent coins + five 10 cent coins

3. You have a $10 note. You buy something for $6.25. How much change do you get?

Change = $ _____________

🛒 Part 2: Shopping Budget Challenge

4. You have $15 to spend at the school shop. Look at these items and their prices:

• Sandwich: $4.50 • Juice box: $2.00 • Apple: $1.50 • Muffin: $3.00 • Water bottle: $1.00 • Chips: $2.50

Choose items to buy and stay within your $15 budget:

5. Calculate your total cost and remaining money:

Total cost of my items: $ _____________

Money left over: $ _____________

6. Why is it important to make a budget before shopping?

7. You want to save $20 to buy a new book. You get $3 pocket money each week. How many weeks will you need to save?

Number of weeks: _____________

8. Extension Challenge: The book shop has a 10% off sale. If the book normally costs $20, what is the sale price?

Sale price: $ _____________

9. Describe one way you could be honest when handling money at school or home: