Grade 1 Money & Change Worksheets

Grade 1 examples by level

Real problems from the generator: always mathematically correct, and every pack is different.

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• BeginnerPDF · 1 page
• IntermediatePDF · 1 page
• AdvancedPDF · 1 page

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Why Grade 1 money & change practice matters

Counting change at a checkout is one of the first math problems a child actually has to solve in real time, which is what makes it such a natural, low-stakes way to get comfortable with decimals before they show up in a formal lesson.

Grade 1 is where Mathter's money & change worksheets first appear. Grade 2 picks up from here with more advanced problems.

Want the full method, tips, and common mistakes? Read the Money & Making Change Worksheets guide.

Frequently asked questions

What's on a Grade 1 money & change worksheet?

Each pack has up to 12 questions per page with a matching answer key, tuned to Grade 1, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options so a teacher, tutor, or parent can match the learner's level.

How do you calculate change?

Subtract the price from the amount paid, or count up from the price to the amount paid.

What grade is money math taught?

Coin counting begins in Grade 1, with making change, multi-item purchases, and sales tax extending through Grade 5.

How do you calculate sales tax?

Multiply the subtotal (the sum of all item prices) by the tax rate, then add that amount to the subtotal for the total cost.