Counting Coins: Strategies and Techniques

In this video, Mr. Murphy teaches how to count combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters using skip counting and grouping. The tutorial begins with a review of coin values and progresses through examples of counting different combinations of coins. The video also introduces the concept of using friendly numbers to simplify counting. By the end, students should be able to count mixed coin combinations effectively.

What is the value of a penny?

• 1 cent

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 5 cents

How much is a nickel worth?

• 25 cents

• 10 cents

• 5 cents

• 1 cent

How do you start counting a combination of different coins?

• Randomly

• By their color

• By their value, highest first

• By their size

What is the purpose of grouping like coins together?

• To make them easier to count

• To make them look nicer

• To weigh them

• No specific reason

How much are five nickels worth?

• 10 cents

• 5 cents

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

What is the total value of 2 dimes and 1 nickel?

• 30 cents

• 15 cents

• 25 cents

• 20 cents

What is the value of 3 dimes?

• 15 cents

• 30 cents

• 45 cents

• 60 cents

If you have 2 quarters, how much money do you have?

• 50 cents

• 75 cents

• 100 cents

• 25 cents

What is the total value of 1 quarter, 1 dime, and 2 pennies?

• 27 cents

• 37 cents

• 35 cents

• 42 cents

What is a friendly number strategy in counting coins?

• Skipping odd-numbered coins

• Counting by tens after reaching a round number

• Only counting silver coins

• Grouping by color