Counting Mixed Coins

Counting Mixed Coins

7th Grade · Math · 45 min· Teks

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Learning Objective

I can determine the total value of a group of mixed coins.

  • 1

    When counting pennies, you can count them as you would count objects because there is a one to one value.

  • 2

    Since nickels are worth five cents each, you can count the number of nickels you have and multiply that by five.

  • 3

    When counting mixed coins, the easiest way is to group coins of the same value together and begin counting with the coins of a greater value.