Creating Combinations of Coins: Drawing Pictures to Solve Money Problems

This video tutorial teaches how to create combinations of coins with the same value by drawing pictures. It covers methods to make $0.25, $0.40, and $0.65 using different coins like dimes, nickels, and quarters. The tutorial emphasizes that more coins do not necessarily mean greater value and demonstrates how to use number lines for skip counting.

What is a common misunderstanding about groups of coins?

• Coins of the same type have different values.

• Fewer coins mean less value.

• All coins have the same value.

• More coins always mean more value.

How can you make $0.25 using coins?

• Two dimes and one nickel

• One quarter

• Five nickels

• One dime and three nickels

Which coin is worth more than a dime or a nickel?

• Dollar coin

• Half dollar

• Quarter

• Penny

What combination of coins equals $0.40?

• Four dimes

• One quarter, one dime, and one nickel

• Two quarters

• Eight nickels

How can you make $0.65 using quarters, dimes, and nickels?

• Two quarters, one dime, and one nickel

• One quarter and four dimes

• Six dimes and one nickel

• Three quarters