Counting Money

Counting Money

2nd Grade Math Lesson

Mr. Jones wants to buy a candy bar that costs 0.44 cents, he has two nickels, one quarter, and one dime. Does he have enough money? Discuss with a partner.

• Yes, he does have enough money.

• No, he needs _____ more.

Yes!

Mr. Jones does have enough money. We know this because 2 nickels = 10 cents. 1 quarter = 25 cents. 1 dime = 10 cents.

10+25+10= 45 cents. Mr. Jones will have one penny left over.

Lets review

• quarter = 25 cents

• dime = 10 cents

• nickel = 5 cents

• penny = 1 cent

Multiple Choice

What is the value of the collection of coins and bills?

• $1.51

• $1.31

• $1.41

• $1.61

Multiple Choice

Select the value of the money 

• $0.52
• $0.44
• $0.54
• $0.51

Multiple Choice

Tommy got 2 quarters, one nickel, and two pennies from his mom. How much money did  did his mom give him?

• $1.00
• 0.72 cents
• 0.57 cents
• 0.62 cents

Multiple Choice

Sam has been saving his coins. He has 2 quarters, 4 nickels, and 2 pennies. How much money does he have saved?

• $0.50
• $0.70
• $0.72
• $0.82

Multiple Choice

Aidan had a dream that he found a treasure chest. Inside the treasure chest, there were 3 quarters, 1 dime and 2 nickels. How much money did Aidan find in his dream? 

• $0.90
• $0.76
• $0.95
• $0.73

Multiple Choice

Count the money.

• $1.00

• 36¢

• 66¢

• 56¢

Open Ended

Let's talk! Name one thing that you learned today and one thing you're still curious about.