Counting Mixed Coins
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Objective
I can determine the total value of a group of mixed coins.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 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.
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Practice
9 questions
What is the value of 5 nickels?
If you have 3 dimes, how much money do you have in cents?
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Exit ticket
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“You have one quarter, three dimes, two nickels, and four pennies. What is the total value of these coins?”
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