Cafe Resources to teach money/problem solving

A valuable & versatile resource resource which can be adapted for all ages and is only limited by your own imagination.

- A Smartboard & PowerPoint resource to teach money or set problem solving challenges. Resources in £, p, $ and blank for your own currency. Add your own values to each cafe item to allow the resource to be used for ages and abilities (eg -
- A printable menu to match the iwb teaching resource - add prices to to set challenges suitable for your ability levels.

- Dry wipe printable to match other resources - just print, laminate & cut. Add your own prices for group work activities.


Examples of challenges you can set for your pupils:

You must buy a main meal, a dessert and a drink without spending more than £_______.
How many different meal combinations can you make?

You bought a main meal, a dessert and a drink with a £5 note.
You received £______ change. What did you buy?

I bought a main meal, a dessert and a drink for £______.
What did I buy?

I bought a pizza, a muffin & a carton of milk. I paid with exactly the correct change. How many different combinations of coins could I have used?

You take everyone sitting on your table for a meal. Find out what they would like to eat and how much it will cost.
- How much will you all have to pay if you share the bill equally?