Understanding U.S. Currency Values

The video tutorial teaches students how to count to a dollar using various coins. It begins with an introduction to the dollar bill and the coins that can be used to make a dollar: quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. The video explains the value of each coin and demonstrates different ways to combine them to equal a dollar. Students are encouraged to think of their own combinations and are guided to practice in their math lab books. The tutorial emphasizes that learning can be fun.

Who is featured on the front of the dollar bill?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

How many cents is a quarter worth?

• 1 cent

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

How many nickels are needed to make a dollar?

• 5 nickels

• 20 nickels

• 25 nickels

• 10 nickels

How many pennies are required to make a dollar?

• 50 pennies

• 10 pennies

• 100 pennies

• 25 pennies

Which combination of coins equals one dollar?

• One quarter, four dimes, and five pennies

• Four quarters and one penny

• Three quarters, one dime, and one nickel

• Two quarters, four dimes, and two nickels

Which of the following combinations equals one dollar?

• One quarter, four dimes, and two nickels

• Six dimes, seven nickels, and five pennies

• Two quarters, three dimes, and four nickels

• Five dimes, five nickels, and ten pennies

What should you do if you need help while practicing?

• Ask a friend

• Raise your hand

• Leave the room

• Skip the question