The same amount

The same amount

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This task is about comparing and balancing amounts of money.

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50 cent coin20 cent coin
10 cent coin10 cent coin
Hasib's money
20 cent coin20 cent coin
20 cent coin10 cent coin
Anna's money
 
a)  After Hasib gives Anna one coin they each have the same amount of money.
Which coin did Hasib give Anna?  cent coin

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b)  Parina and Macky have the following coins.   
Parina
Macky
  $2 coin
  $1 coin
  50c coin
  20c coin
  10c coin		   $2 coin
  50c coin
  20c coin
  10c coin
After Parina gives Macky one of her coins they have the same amount of money. 
Which coin did Parina give Macky?  cent coin

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c)  Keilani has $4.80 and Eru has $3.40.
     Keilani gives Eru some money so they both have the same amount.
How much money did Keilani give Eru?  
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Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Number and Algebra, Equations and expressions
Keywords: 
money, addition, subtraction
Description of task: 
Students solve problems comparing and balancing amounts of money.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically, set 4
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
 
Y6 (12/1997)
a) 10c easy
b) 50c moderate
c) 70c moderate
Diagnostic and formative information: 
  Student response Likely calculation Likely misconception
a)
b)
c)		 20c
$1.00
$1.40		 90c - 70c
$3.80 - $2.80
$4.80 - $3.40		 Calculates twice the correct answer.