Adding Values with Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies

This video tutorial by Mr. Math Blog covers the basics of understanding and counting dimes, nickels, and pennies. It explains the historical and monetary value of each coin, including unique versions like wheat head pennies and buffalo nickels. The tutorial also provides practical examples of counting coins to find their total value, emphasizing the importance of using the correct cent symbol. The lesson is designed for second-grade students and aligns with Common Core standards for working with time and money.

Where can you find the lessons mentioned in the video?

• teachermathblog.com under the second grade section

• wwmEsthermathblog.com under the second grade section

• mathworld.com under resources

• esthermathportal.org under primary education

What is depicted on the tails side of a wheat head penny?

• A wheat head

• The Lincoln Memorial

• A buffalo

• The U.S. Capitol

What year was the penny discussed in the lesson from?

• 1983

• 1959

• 1941

• 1964

Which president is featured on the nickel?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the value of a nickel?

• Ten cents

• Twenty-five cents

• Five cents

• One cent

What special type of nickel was mentioned that could be very valuable?

• Liberty nickel

• Buffalo nickel

• Eagle nickel

• Shield nickel

What material were the mercury silver dimes made from?

• Bronze

• Nickel

• Copper

• Pure silver

Which coin has the highest value among the three discussed?

• They all have the same value

• Dime

• Penny

• Nickel

How many cents is one dime worth?

• Five cents

• Twenty cents

• Ten cents

• Fifteen cents

How many pennies are equivalent to one nickel?

• Fifteen

• Five

• One

• Ten