Counting Money: Mastering Coin and Bill Values

The video tutorial covers the third-grade concept of counting money, focusing on a problem from the 2019 released STAAR test. It guides students through identifying and valuing coins and bills, calculating the correct total, and understanding common errors leading to incorrect answers.

What grade level is the counting money concept taught in Texas?

• Fifth Grade

• Second Grade

• Third Grade

• Fourth Grade

What does Dana intend to purchase with the money shown?

• A game

• A toy

• A snack

• A book

What is the value of a quarter?

• 1 cent

• 5 cents

• 25 cents

• 10 cents

How much is a nickel worth?

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 1 cent

What is the total value of the coins Dana used?

• 1.40 cents

• 1.32 cents

• 1.27 cents

• 1.37 cents

Which coin is the largest in size and value among the ones Dana used?

• Nickel

• Dime

• Quarter

• Penny

What is the correct way to count the coins to find the total?

• Count all as the same value

• Start with the largest value and skip count

• Start with the smallest value

• Randomly count any coin

How could the incorrect answer of 1.37 cents be mistakenly calculated?

• By missing a coin

• By valuing a penny as 5 cents

• By valuing a quarter as 10 cents

• By valuing a nickel as 10 cents

If both pennies were mistakenly valued at 5 cents each, what would the total be?

• 1.30 cents

• 1.40 cents

• 1.35 cents

• 1.25 cents

What mistake leads to the calculation of 1.27 cents?

• Misvaluing a nickel as 1 cent

• Misvaluing a quarter as 20 cents

• Adding an extra dime

• Counting only one penny