Counting Mixed Coins: A Practical Guide

What is the value of a quarter?

• 1 cent

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 5 cents

How do we count when adding dimes?

• By 10s

• By 5s

• By 25s

• By 1s

What is the value of a nickel?

• 5 cents

• 25 cents

• 10 cents

• 1 cent

Why is it helpful to keep similar coins together when counting?

• To avoid counting

• To make it look neat

• To count faster

• No specific reason

What is the total value of three quarters?

• 100 cents

• 75 cents

• 50 cents

• 25 cents

If you have two dimes and a nickel, how much do you have?

• 20 cents

• 35 cents

• 25 cents

• 30 cents

How much is one quarter plus one penny?

• 1 cent

• 25 cents

• 26 cents

• 30 cents

What is the strategy for counting a mixed group of coins?

• Guess the total

• Sort by value, then count

• Sort by size

• Count randomly

How do you know if a group of coins is more than a dollar?

• If there are more than 100 pennies

• If there are any nickels

• If there are any dimes

• If there are more than 4 quarters

What is the value of four quarters, one dime, two nickels, and one penny?

• $1.15

• $1.25

• $1.21

• $1.10