Dollar-Up Strategy Review

Dollar-Up Strategy Review

Mrs. Baton, Functional STEM, 9/15/20

What is the dollar-up strategy?

It's a way to count money without having to count change.

When will you use the dollar-up strategy?

You will use it when you want to buy something with cash.

Why is the dollar-up strategy important?

It helps you know if you're being asked for the right amount of money when you're buying something.

So, how do we do the dollar-up strategy?

You may remember from last year.

Dollar-Up Strategy Steps:

• Look at the amount to the left <<-- of the decimal sign. (Cover up the change)

• Count up to the next dollar.

Let's try it! How much would you have to pay for this item?

• What is the number to the left <<-- of the decimal? (Cover up the change.)

• What is the next dollar up?

Let's try it! How much would you have to pay for this item?

• What is the number to the left <<-- of the decimal? (Cover up the change.)

• What is the next dollar up?

Multiple Choice

How do you have to pay for this item?

• $1.00

• $2.00

Multiple Choice

How much do you have to pay for this item?

• $4.00

• $5.00

Multiple Choice

How much do you have to pay for this item?

• $3.00

• $4.00