Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Adding Coins Together | The Electric Company Math Activities

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

2

Overview

In this activity from The Electric Company, students will review the value associated with each standard US coin, add coins, and solve word problems involving coins. Included are simple teacher-led activities and hands-on exercises for students.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 2

    MA19.2.24

    Solve problems with money.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.2.24

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • the value of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.
    • ccounting sequence and skip counting by 1s, 5s, and 10s.
    • strategies for solving word problems.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • use problem solving strategies to solve word problems involving a variety of coins.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • a variety of strategies can be used to model and solve problems involving money.
    • mathematics procedures can be used to answer questions involving daily life situations.
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