Counting Coins
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 2
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Coins, Money, Cents, Dollar, Change
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will use their understanding of the values of coins to count out different variations of change. These coins will include a mix of quarters, nickels, dimes, and pennies. This lesson includes opportunities for students to practice matching coins with their values first before counting a mixed group of coins.

  • Other MGSE2.MD.8 Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $rnand ¢ symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have?
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Video : Counting and Sorting Coins
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting the lesson quiz. Use what you have learned on this video to help you complete the lesson activities.
Description: Learn how to count mixed coins with Annie and Moby.
Quiz : Counting Coins
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

How many cents is a penny worth?

Question #2

How many cents is a dime worth?

Question #3

How many cents is a quarter worth?

Question #4

How many cents is a nickel worth?

Question #5
When counting coins, it is important to sort by like coins them first. 
Question #6
When I start counting the coins, I start with the count that is worth the least. 
Question #7

If I have 2 quarters and 1 dime, how many cents do I have?

Question #8

If I have 1 quarter, 1 dime, and 1 nickel, how many cents do I have?

Question #9

If I have 3 dimes and 4 pennies, how many cents do I have?

Question #10

If I have 4 quarters, how many cents do I have?

Resources : Break the Bank
Instructions: Use these games to practice sorting coins with their values and counting money. Please choose the coins only mode.
Break the Bank- Sorting
This game allows students to review the values of coins by having them sort the coins into different cent values.
Break the Bank- Counting
Use this game to practice counting mixed coins. Make sure to sort them first by like coins.
Description: These games review cent values and have students practicing how to count money.