Making Change with Coins

Mrs. Gorsky teaches a lesson on using the least amount of coins to make specific amounts. She reviews the values of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, and demonstrates how to make 38, 57, and 91 cents using the fewest coins possible. The lesson emphasizes starting with the largest coin value and working downwards, using a cheat sheet to determine the number of quarters needed for each amount. The video encourages students to practice making amounts below a dollar and to become familiar with coin combinations.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Mrs. Gorsky?

• Learning about paper money

• Using the least amount of coins to make an amount

• Understanding foreign currency

• Using the most coins to make an amount

Which coin has the smallest value?

• Quarter

• Penny

• Dime

• Nickel

How much is a nickel worth?

• 25 cents

• 1 cent

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

What is the value of a quarter?

• 25 cents

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 50 cents

How is 38 cents written using a dollar sign and decimal point?

• $0.38

• 38$

• $38.00

• 0.38$

What is the first step in making 38 cents with the least coins?

• Use two nickels

• Use 38 pennies

• Use one quarter

• Use three dimes

After using a quarter, which coin is used next to make 38 cents?

• Nickel

• Dime

• Penny

• Half dollar

How many pennies are needed to complete 38 cents after using a quarter and a dime?

• 1 penny

• 2 pennies

• 3 pennies

• 4 pennies

What is the first step in making 57 cents with the least coins?

• Use one quarter

• Use two quarters

• Use five dimes

• Use 57 pennies

After using two quarters, which coin is used next to make 57 cents?

• Dime

• Nickel

• Penny

• Half dollar