On Friday our room was transformed into a shopping mall.  Students set up their shops ready for business at the start of the day.  We had everything from cars to robots, clever crafts to Beanie Kids, books to bangles, bags and soft toys on sale.  Business was brisk and students found out that it’s important to be able to use maths in real life to make sure to pay with the right coins and receive the correct change. Enterprising retailers slashed their prices to half price and “buy one – get one free” as the final minutes of trading ticked by.  Some students set up raffles and were amazed by the money they raised.  But most of all – we all had SO MUCH FUN using our classroom money in real life maths!! 

I was just so impressed with all of you on Friday – you went to a lot of trouble preparing for our shop and there was such a spirit of fun and co-operation in the room.  Well done, everybody!! 

 🙂 Mrs Veary

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