BW Functional Math for SPED

Functional Math Check Writing Practice Directions: Please complete the sample check below. Pay attention to each part of the check: the date, payee, dollar amount (in numbers and words), and signature. Sample Check 101 Your First and Last Name Date: December 25, 2025 Your Address $ 12.25 Pay to the Order of:  Sam’s Gift Shop Twelve dollars and 25/100 Dollars Memo  Holiday gifts  Jane Doe Tips for Filling Out Checks • Write the date in the top right corner. • Write the payee’s name (this is who you are paying) clearly on the line that says “Pay to the order of.” • Write the dollar amount in the box with the dollar sign. • Write the dollar amount in words on the line below. • Sign your name as you would on an official check. • If there is a for or memo line, you can note what the check is for. Example: fundraiser Page 1 of 9 visit twinkl.com Practice amounts. Fill out the check with the correct details for each scenario: Scenario 1 Functional Math Pay to the order of: Mom (write a name here) Amount: $15.75 102 Your First and Last Name Date:  Your Address $ Pay to the Order of:  Dollars Memo   Pay to the order of: School (write the name of your school here) Scenario 2 Amount: $50.00 103 Your First and Last Name Your Address Date:  $ Pay to the Order of:  Dollars Memo  Scenario 3  Pay to the order of: Friend (write a name here) Amount: $8.25 104 Your First and Last Name Your Address Date:  $ Pay to the Order of:  Dollars Memo   Page 2 of 9 visit twinkl.com Functional Math Bonus Write a check for your own imaginary purchase. Decide how much and whom to pay. Fill out all parts of the check. 105 Your First and Last Name Date:  Your Address $ Pay to the Order of:  Dollars Memo   Page 3 of 9 visit twinkl.com Functional Math Budgeting and Spending Practice! Directions: Imagine you have $10 to spend today. You want to buy some fun items! Your Budget: $10 Look at the items below and decide what you want to buy. You have to stay within your $10! Item Price toy dinosaur $4.00 toothbrush $3.00 coloring book $3.00 pencils $1.00 candy bar $2.00 socks $6.00 bubble wands $5.00 notebook $3.00 stickers $1.00 ball $6.00 lunch $4.00 Too much or on budget? 1. Which 2 items would you buy if you want to spend exactly $10?  Can I afford it? (Y/N) Remember: You only have $10! 2. How much money will you have left if you buy the toy dinosaur and stickers?  Prioritize what you need and want. Make smart choices so you don’t run out of money too quickly! 3. What is a “need”?  4. What is a “want”? Have fun shopping!  Page 4 of 9 visit twinkl.com Functional Math Making Change When you pay for things with a larger bill, you must figure out how much change you get back. Let’s practice making change! Example You want to buy a cookie that costs $2.75. You pay with a $5 bill. How much change will you get back? $5.00 - $2.75 = $2.25 Remember: Subtract the cost from the amount you paid. Count your change carefully! Problem 1 You buy a cookie that costs $2.75. You pay with a $5 bill. How much change do you get back?  Page 5 of 9 visit twinkl.com Functional Math Problem 2 You want to buy a toy that costs $3.50. You give the cashier a $10 bill. How much change will you receive?  Problem 3 You buy a juice box for $1.25. You pay with a $5 bill. How much change is left?  Problem 4 Your friend buys a sticker pack costing $4.20 and pays with a $10 bill. How much change does your friend get?  Problem 5 You buy a small toy that costs $4.75. You use a $5 bill. How much change do you get?  Page 6 of 9 visit twinkl.com Functional Math Real Life Spending Imagine you are helping someone pay for something special! Fill out the pretend check below for each situation. You are donating money to your favorite animal shelter. You write the check for $10.00. 105 Your First and Last Name Your Address Date:  $ Pay to the Order of:  Dollars Memo   Your mom is paying the utility company for electricity. The check is for $25.00. 105 Your First and Last Name Your Address Date:  $ Pay to the Order of:  Dollars Memo   Your friend is borrowing money for school supplies. You write a check for $8.50. 105 Your First and Last Name Your Address Date:  $ Pay to the Order of:  Dollars Memo   Page 7 of 9 visit twinkl.com Real Life Spending You are paying the library $6.50 for overdue books. You have $10.00. How much change do you get? You are donating $3.25 to the local park. You have $10.00. How much change do you get? Page 8 of 9 visit twinkl.com Functional Math Money Match! Match the amount on the left with the correct picture of money on the right by drawing a line. Amount Money Pictures $1.00 $6.00 $5.00 $11.00 $10.00 Bonus Count all the money in the pictures above. How much money is there in total?  Page 9 of 9 visit twinkl.com