Understanding Coin Values and Calculations

Maria introduces three types of coins: pennies, dimes, and nickels. She explains the features of each coin, including the heads and tails sides, and the historical figures depicted on them. The lesson includes exercises on counting coins, starting with simple sums and progressing to mixed coin counting. Maria uses a mascot, Matthew, to engage students in solving math problems related to coin values.

What are the three types of coins discussed in this lesson?

• Dimes, Nickels, Pennies

• Pennies, Quarters, Dimes

• Quarters, Nickels, Dimes

• Nickels, Quarters, Pennies

Which president is featured on the head side of the penny?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the value of a dime?

• 25 cents

• 10 cents

• 5 cents

• 1 cent

What is depicted on the tail side of the penny?

• A torch

• An olive branch

• An eagle

• Lincoln Memorial Building

How many cents are two dimes worth?

• 25 cents

• 10 cents

• 15 cents

• 20 cents

If you add three pennies to two dimes, how many cents do you have in total?

• 25 cents

• 23 cents

• 28 cents

• 30 cents

What is the value of a nickel?

• 10 cents

• 5 cents

• 25 cents

• 1 cent

Which president is featured on the head side of the nickel?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is depicted on the tail side of the nickel?

• A home designed by Thomas Jefferson

• An olive branch

• Lincoln Memorial Building

• A torch

How many nickels make up 10 cents?

• 4 nickels

• 3 nickels

• 2 nickels

• 1 nickel