Counting Coins (USA)

This interactive math lesson was designed to teach children to count money. Questions feature American coins that add up to $2.00 or less. By the end of this lesson, your students should demonstrate an ability to:

* Count coins and write the total amount of money shown. Strategies might include grouping like coins or writing a running total. Answers should be written with a dollar sign and decimal point.

* Choose which set of coins equals a given amount. (example: Which set of coins shows $1.35?)

* Solve word problems involving coins. (example: Karla gave her friend three quarters and two dimes. How much money did she give her friend?)

* Recognize that different combinations of coins can represent equal money amounts. (example: Choose two sets of coins that are equal to the same amount of money.)

Whenever a child answers a question correctly, an animated character will dance or do something entertaining. Also, words of praise appear on the screen, such as "Well done!" or "Way to go!"

If they need a little extra help, there's even a hint button they can select. A clue will pop up to guide them toward the correct answer. (Teachers can limit hints to 3 per lesson, if they choose.)

If a child answers incorrectly, a simple graphical explanation will show how to solve the problem.

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This lesson is designated as Level B and is appropriate for students in second grade.

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